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VX56 RPO

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,941 mi
Last recorded163,941 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 RPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 163,941 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside mirror cover missing

both centre exhaust boxes corroded/peeling

Fail 15 Nov 2018 163,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear trailing arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside mirror cover missing

both centre exhaust boxes corroded/peeling

Pass 11 Oct 2017 154,756 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 154,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 145,661 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 145,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 128,245 miles

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

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

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated

engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay

fuel tank obscuring metal brake pipes and fuel lines unable to carry out full inspections

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 128,238 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated

engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay

fuel tank obscuring metal brake pipes and fuel lines unable to carry out full inspections

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 113,995 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,047 miles

front tyres wearing on in side edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,297 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 69,297 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

off side front tyre worn on inside edge but legal at test time

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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VX56 RPO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX56 RPO, 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 VX56 RPO registered?

VX56 RPO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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