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CV56 VOC

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,751 mi
Last recorded139,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 139,751 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 120,790 miles

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

underside rear undersealed

Fail 2 Aug 2025 120,749 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 115,849 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,481 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 99,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,668 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2019 97,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,246 miles

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

exhaust silencers outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,153 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to inner side wall

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to inner side wall

Oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 72,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,974 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 58,974 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 52,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,517 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 42,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

anti skid light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,823 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 31,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,492 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 VOC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VOC, 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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CV56 VOC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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