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CP56 CWC

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,879 mi
Last recorded198,879 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 CWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 198,879 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective deteriorated ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner driveshaft boots split/weeping

exhaust+hangers deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2022 198,879 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed +split/torn inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective deteriorated ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner driveshaft boots split/weeping

exhaust+hangers deteriorated

n/s rear tyre wearing/getting lower inner edge+slightly uneven

Pass 27 Oct 2020 193,589 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 187,183 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Offside rear tyre tread slightly worn on inner edge.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 182,160 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2017 176,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 176,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 166,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2015 158,311 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 143,652 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 133,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 133,057 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 121,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 110,812 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,399 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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CP56 CWC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CWC, 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 CWC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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