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CA06 NBD

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,558 mi
Last recorded170,558 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 NBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 170,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edges - n/s/r approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 170,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust outer skin coming away

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edges - n/s/r approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 162,732 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak Expansion bottle cracked ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Light intensity slightly reduced (projector lense) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 162,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low **** NOT ADJUSTING **** (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak Expansion bottle cracked ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside headlight intensity slightly reduced possible bulb

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 154,095 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder / tread band has worn smooth and also unevenly .) . ( 205/50 ZR17 W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shock absorber just starting to leak oil.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to the lower offside section. Just within acceptable limits. Chip in screen near the central area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 154,050 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder spiting open and steel cord showing,due to excessive wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder / tread band has worn smooth and also unevenly .) . ( 205/50 ZR17 W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shock absorber just starting to leak oil.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to the lower offside section. Just within acceptable limits. Chip in screen near the central area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 140,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 134,984 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 134,982 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,001 miles

Nearside Rear body damage and near side rear lence

both rear tyre out off shape and wearing on edges

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 103,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres low on inside

centre windscreen chipped

rear indicator bulbs losing colour

Pass 4 Aug 2015 86,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,609 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 66,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no'plate starting to separate

front wiper blades could be improved

nearside front shock absorber has wear type marks on it

offside rear outer side light not working

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no'plate starting to separate

front wiper blades could be improved

nearside front shock absorber has wear type marks on it

offside rear outer side light not working

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2012 56,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,651 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

child seat in nearside rear

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,892 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
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CA06 NBD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA06 NBD, 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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CA06 NBD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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