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DG56 NDN

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,737 mi
Last recorded150,737 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 NDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 150,737 miles

chips on windscreen

deterioration evident rear silencer

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Fail 31 May 2016 150,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

chips on windscreen

deterioration evident rear silencer

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 29 May 2015 140,923 miles

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

inner shoulder worn both front and offside rear tyres

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 131,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration evident exhaust rear silencer

inner tread/shoulder area worn nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 118,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration exhaust rear silencer

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 106,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 70,861 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 70,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,364 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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DG56 NDN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NDN, 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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What year was DG56 NDN registered?

DG56 NDN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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