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DV56 XOA

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,357 mi
Last recorded175,357 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 XOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 175,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pass on lock nsr brake force low 78kg

after market exhaust fitted silencer deleted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 166,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot loose fitting onto drive shaft requires clip fitting correctly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pass on lock nsr brake force low 78kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

after market exhaust fitted silencer deleted

Fail 28 Sep 2023 166,572 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage: pin / bush modified

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pass on lock nsr brake force low 78kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

after market exhaust fitted silencer deleted

Pass 29 Sep 2022 151,672 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 151,668 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 147,334 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 143,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 139,300 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 133,758 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,987 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated/ corroded

high visibility/ centre stop lamp inoperative

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 4 Nov 2016 123,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost mount (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated/ corroded

high visibility/ centre stop lamp inoperative

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,048 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,233 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 108,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs excessivly pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,162 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 95,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,979 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,220 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,672 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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DV56 XOA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DV56 XOA, 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 DV56 XOA registered?

DV56 XOA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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