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MT56 LCE

2006 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,531 mi
Last recorded115,531 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 115,531 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 115,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 114,664 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 113,815 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 112,219 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,323 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 109,050 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,311 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 105,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 104,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,577 miles

both front brake discs corroded.suggest having these changed

Fail 26 Nov 2014 84,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded.suggest having these changed

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

service light on

Fail 11 Dec 2013 74,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

service light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,934 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 61,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,670 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 37,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MT56 LCE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MT56 LCE, 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 MT56 LCE registered?

MT56 LCE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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