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CX56 TYT

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,684 mi
Last recorded67,684 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 TYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 67,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 57,095 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 57,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 47,249 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 47,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,241 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion - car has been standing

Fail 3 Aug 2022 47,241 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake discs have surface corrosion - car has been standing

Pass 21 Jul 2021 47,240 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,235 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 47,235 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,037 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,731 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,386 miles

Nearside tyre showing signs of cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,297 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust bracket detatched: exhaust secure.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,884 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,657 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 24,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TYT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CX56 TYT, 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 TYT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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