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VX55 UUF

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,887 mi
Last recorded146,887 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 146,887 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 141,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,950 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer sleeve loose

Pass 28 Mar 2014 127,768 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 127,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 121,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 114,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 107,519 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 107,500 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 89,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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VX55 UUF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX55 UUF, 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 VX55 UUF registered?

VX55 UUF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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