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CE56 LSU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,830 mi
Last recorded181,830 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 LSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 181,830 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 181,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 163,805 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Engine oil mist

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2013 145,095 miles

Centre silencer very corroded

Front and rear number plates poor

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 128,258 miles

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

n/s rear hand brake effort poor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,541 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2011 110,541 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate poor condition

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2010 93,398 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge (2mm)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear number plate poor

Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,398 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge (2mm)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear number plate poor

Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,131 miles

Offside Front 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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CE56 LSU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE56 LSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE56 LSU registered?

CE56 LSU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is CE56 LSU safe to buy?

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