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CA56 FYL

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,189 mi
Last recorded154,189 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 FYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 154,189 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 16 Dec 2019 147,730 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing. Metal contoured.

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

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 147,730 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing. Metal contoured.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 136,017 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 131,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,148 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 127,148 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 121,201 miles

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2015 121,132 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,715 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked baby seat fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2014 106,715 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked baby seat fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,207 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,093 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 73,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,862 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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CA56 FYL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA56 FYL, 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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CA56 FYL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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