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CT55 SJY

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

211,406 mi
Last recorded211,406 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 SJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 211,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

front exhaust flexible section weak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 199,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2015 198,449 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 185,468 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating/weak - recommend replace

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

corrosion to exhaust silencers

n/s/r tyre worn/going bold inner edge + going out of shape slightly - recommend replace soon

o/s/r brake discs corroded + some judder

perishing to rear lower control arms outer bushes

rear indicators fading colour

rear shocker bump stops worn/adrift

some wear to n/s/f wishbone rear bush

Fail 20 Nov 2014 185,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating/weak - recommend replace

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

corrosion to exhaust silencers

n/s/r tyre worn/going bold inner edge + going out of shape slightly - recommend replace soon

o/s/r brake discs corroded + some judder

perishing to rear lower control arms outer bushes

rear indicators fading colour

rear shocker bump stops worn/adrift

some wear to n/s/f wishbone rear bush

Fail 26 Oct 2013 172,715 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres slight wear edges

both rear indicators fading

both rear trailing arms front bushes seperating

front registration plate delaminating

nearside front repeater fading

nearside front wishbone rear bush seperating/weakening

nearside rear lower control arm outer bush seperating

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 172,715 miles

both front tyres slight wear edges

both rear indicators fading

both rear trailing arms front bushes seperating

front registration plate delaminating

nearside front repeater fading

nearside front wishbone rear bush seperating/weakening

nearside rear lower control arm outer bush seperating

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2012 159,045 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating/weakening

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front brake pads getting low

front number plate delaminating

n/s/f mirror repeater fading colour

o/s/f wheel bearing starting to get noisy ??

rear shocker dust covers worn

slight separating to n/s/r lower control arm bushes

wear to front brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2011 142,416 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear, seastbelt checked as best possible

corrosion to middle silencer

nearside reapeater fading

nearside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to seperate

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge on legal limit

wear to front discs

Fail 12 Nov 2011 142,416 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

child seat fitted to nearside rear, seastbelt checked as best possible

corrosion to middle silencer

nearside reapeater fading

nearside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to seperate

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge on legal limit

wear to front discs

Pass 15 Nov 2010 129,159 miles

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

slight play offside front ball joint, and rubber split - recommend replace

Pass 24 Nov 2009 115,345 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 115,345 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,458 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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CT55 SJY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CT55 SJY, 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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CT55 SJY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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