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VX06 XXA

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

223,803 mi
Last recorded223,803 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 223,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 212,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 198,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 198,260 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 185,112 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 185,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 165,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 146,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 127,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteroirated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,044 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,731 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,209 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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VX06 XXA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX06 XXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX06 XXA registered?

VX06 XXA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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