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MF56 VBZ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,541 mi
Last recorded137,541 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 VBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 137,541 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 136,375 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 131,331 miles

All discs corroded

All underbody and components corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Feb 2024 131,331 miles

All discs corroded

All underbody and components corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Dec 2023 131,330 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire / eml on and rough running / poor idling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air box loose

all brake discs slightly rusty

covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine has mis-fire

Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,517 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 122,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,729 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 114,729 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 105,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords including worn on the inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 98,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,059 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s wing repeater lamp broken

number plates deteriorating

o/s/f shocker slight leak

rear indicator bulbs fading

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Sep 2018 91,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s wing repeater lamp broken

number plates deteriorating

o/s/f shocker slight leak

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear indicator bulbs fading

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,390 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

number plates deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,127 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,127 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,619 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,861 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 61,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,014 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear tyres out of shape and perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear tyres out of shape and perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,068 miles

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

advise slight radial run-out on rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,906 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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MF56 VBZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VBZ, 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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MF56 VBZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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