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CV56 SXC

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,239 mi
Last recorded148,239 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 SXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 148,239 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 148,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 143,381 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 137,049 miles

marks front number plate

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

Fail 8 Nov 2016 137,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre and rear exhaust silencer deterioated

marks front number plate

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,601 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 125,601 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,011 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,445 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 74,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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CV56 SXC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV56 SXC, 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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What year was CV56 SXC registered?

CV56 SXC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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