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DG56 LWA

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,662 mi
Last recorded184,662 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 LWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 184,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 180,996 miles

clutch fault

Fail 25 Oct 2019 180,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch fault

Pass 26 Oct 2018 177,722 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 177,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil low / coolant level low

Pass 26 Oct 2017 175,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 175,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing even more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 171,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 163,828 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 163,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 152,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 132,489 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 132,482 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 111,924 miles

Tow ball bolts short

Fail 15 Oct 2012 111,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Tow ball bolts short

Fail 10 Oct 2011 92,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/side rear light cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2011 92,476 miles

o/side rear light cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,880 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,828 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 68,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DG56 LWA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG56 LWA, 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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DG56 LWA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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