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CP56 FOA

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,970 mi
Last recorded163,970 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 163,970 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 151,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at flexi; rest of exhaust deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inside no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre sizes differ font to rear ;fitted in axle pairs

Fail 7 Oct 2022 151,522 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at flexi; rest of exhaust deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inside no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre sizes differ font to rear ;fitted in axle pairs

Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,024 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 134,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv gator boot slightly deterioated

manufactures engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2020 118,673 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv gator boot slightly deterioated

manufactures engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,479 miles

manufactures engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2019 99,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

manufactures engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,806 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,630 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,461 miles

both lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,381 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,562 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 32,068 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 FOA 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 78.9%.

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 FOA, 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 FOA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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