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CX56 TXT

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,581 mi
Last recorded137,581 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 TXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 137,581 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank leaking ()

Fail 16 Aug 2025 137,562 miles

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

Coolant leak Expansion tank leaking ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 132,783 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 128,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 116,503 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 116,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 14 Aug 2020 113,002 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 112,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 107,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,006 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 102,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,486 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 94,486 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,919 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 76,919 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,409 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 69,409 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,065 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,065 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,888 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,888 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,938 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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CX56 TXT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CX56 TXT, 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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CX56 TXT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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