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CV56 SXE

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,357 mi
Last recorded58,357 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 SXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 57,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 56,681 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,994 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 50,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,002 miles

all wheels pitting

Fail 7 Sep 2020 50,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all wheels pitting

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,145 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,483 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,856 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,820 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,575 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,238 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,553 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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CV56 SXE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CV56 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV56 SXE registered?

CV56 SXE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is CV56 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV56 SXE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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