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DG56 TLZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,692 mi
Last recorded163,692 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 TLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 163,692 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 163,692 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 159,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 146,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 146,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 126,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective output reduced slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 118,721 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 109,868 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2019 109,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread off / out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,296 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,487 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 90,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 88,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 75,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 69,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 64,148 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,719 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,805 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,831 miles

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

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 TLZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG56 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

DG56 TLZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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