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DE56 LSL

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,838 mi
Last recorded88,838 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,838 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,837 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,163 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 75,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 64,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,664 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 64,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

anti skid light on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,021 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 36,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LSL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LSL, 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 DE56 LSL registered?

DE56 LSL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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