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EK56 NNU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,330 mi
Last recorded134,330 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2025 134,330 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 128,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,616 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 113,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 113,767 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 110,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 110,621 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 107,186 miles

Exhaust corroded from front to rear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails were found within the tyre, they have been marked with some chalk ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,327 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 103,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,946 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,946 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,270 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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EK56 NNU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK56 NNU, 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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EK56 NNU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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