MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine knocking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine knocking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front caliper dust seal split
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Lower front arm bushes coming unbonded and cracking
Nearside Rear Upper arm bushes cracking
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance unit cracked (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front brake pads got hot and perishing
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Lower front arm bushes coming unbonded and cracking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper bushes cracking
Offside Rear brake pad contaminated with fluid
Offside Rear bumper bamaged
Offside Rear caliper dust seal split
Rear rear wiper blade split and washer not working
oil level below min mark and service light on service due
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front caliper dust seal split
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Lower front arm bushes coming unbonded and cracking
Nearside Rear Upper arm bushes cracking
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance unit cracked (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front brake pads got hot and perishing
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Lower front arm bushes coming unbonded and cracking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper bushes cracking
Offside Rear brake pad contaminated with fluid
Offside Rear bumper bamaged
Offside Rear caliper dust seal split
Rear rear wiper blade split and washer not working
oil level below min mark and service light on service due
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (( BOTH SIDES )) (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP56 CVE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FP56 CVE, 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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FP56 CVE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2006.
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