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CA06 NBG

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,220 mi
Last recorded158,220 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 158,220 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 148,055 miles

Front Drop links have slight play

Fail 11 May 2017 148,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault switched off with obd reader, system wants attention (3.4.1c)

Front Drop links have slight play

Pass 25 May 2016 138,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall and tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread and wall

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 138,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust on lamp adjuster. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall and tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread and wall

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 128,128 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)

advise external corrosion to centre exhaust box

Fail 27 May 2015 128,122 miles

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

advise external corrosion to centre exhaust box

Pass 29 Jul 2014 125,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 120,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 111,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,589 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,424 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 83,091 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 83,091 miles

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

Offside 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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CA06 NBG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 CA06 NBG, 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 NBG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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