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DE56 LSF

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,593 mi
Last recorded217,593 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 LSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 217,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 207,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 199,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 193,043 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 186,949 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nsf & Osf bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nsr & Osr. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nsr & Osr 2.5m. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 182,039 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 182,039 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 175,253 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 166,787 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 160,302 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge and cracked

exhaust outer cover loose

Pass 9 Dec 2013 150,797 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 130,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

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

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

Rear silencer outter skin heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 114,849 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 114,849 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 105,886 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 105,506 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 89,766 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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DE56 LSF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE56 LSF, 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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DE56 LSF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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