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MF56 NLC

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,389 mi
Last recorded167,389 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 NLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 167,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 162,401 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 151,402 miles

part of the exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2018 146,460 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 133,943 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 119,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,207 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,345 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 77,345 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 67,596 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres are starting to misshape

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,596 miles

both rear tyres are starting to misshape

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,030 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 57,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,211 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,527 miles

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

early attention to front wiper blades splitting

offside front tyre has a small bulge on the outer wall

Fail 8 Jun 2010 44,527 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

early attention to front wiper blades splitting

offside front tyre has a small bulge on the outer wall

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,104 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 36,104 miles

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

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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MF56 NLC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF56 NLC, 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 MF56 NLC registered?

MF56 NLC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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