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AV56 LJZ

2006 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,431 mi
Last recorded137,431 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 137,431 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes back plates corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front additional side marker not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop/cover poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 134,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,479 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 130,479 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 127,270 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system and joints very corroded

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover/bump stop poor condition

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 127,253 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt poor condition

Exhaust system and joints very corroded

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover/bump stop poor condition

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,725 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 124,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,277 miles

Air-Con pump drive belt split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 118,277 miles

Air-Con pump drive belt split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,508 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 102,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,052 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 95,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,508 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 88,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,150 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 84,132 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,312 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,222 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 74,222 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 67,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,113 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,016 miles

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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AV56 LJZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AV56 LJZ, 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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AV56 LJZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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