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CP56 CVX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

230,903 mi
Last recorded230,903 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 CVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 230,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels flat-spotted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 230,903 miles

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels flat-spotted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 222,633 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 216,322 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all four inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

corrosion to tow bar components

Fail 5 Nov 2020 216,314 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

corrosion to tow bar components

parts of exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 May 2019 198,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nearside dipped headlamp light output slightly reduced

one of two nearside rear side lights not working

parts of exhaust in poor condition

some corrosion to tow bar components

Pass 10 May 2018 186,323 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

part of exhaust slightly poor condition

Fail 9 May 2018 186,317 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

part of exhaust slightly poor condition

Pass 5 May 2017 170,000 miles

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)

front tyres worn badly on edges and tread depths getting low

Fail 5 May 2017 170,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

front tyres worn badly on edges and tread depths getting low

Pass 18 May 2016 153,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 140,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 124,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and rear inner wheel rims slightly bent

part of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 108,399 miles

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2013 108,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 86,067 miles

tyres condition

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,626 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,667 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,825 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)

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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CP56 CVX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP56 CVX, 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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CP56 CVX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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