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AB56 TER

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,465 mi
Last recorded173,465 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 TER
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 173,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 173,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 163,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 158,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 155,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 150,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 142,276 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 133,374 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 133,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,393 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 116,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 106,968 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 106,950 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,701 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 98,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,687 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,140 miles

Child Seat Fitted To N/S/R Seat Seat Belt Not tested

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,622 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges and wearing close to limits on centre treads 3mm

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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AB56 TER is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AB56 TER, 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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AB56 TER is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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