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ML56 CPX

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,939 mi
Last recorded146,939 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 CPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 146,939 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 139,512 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 122,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,611 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 105,611 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,665 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 87,665 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,757 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,047 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,597 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 30,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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ML56 CPX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML56 CPX, 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 ML56 CPX registered?

ML56 CPX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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