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AO56 ZHL

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,617 mi
Last recorded151,617 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 151,617 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 151,614 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 148,251 miles

Nearside Front Dipped beam intensity reduced

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Dipped beam intensity reduced

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Partly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel filter insecure. Housing damaged.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 141,262 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Dipped beam intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 140,591 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 140,587 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 135,903 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 125,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 115,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,748 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 103,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,457 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 80,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,504 miles

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

oversills fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,469 miles

Front and Rear wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,976 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 46,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,369 miles

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

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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AO56 ZHL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO56 ZHL, 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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AO56 ZHL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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