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MX56 ZBY

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,328 mi
Last recorded174,328 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 ZBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 174,328 miles

sign of grease from o/s front inner c v boot

Fail 11 Jul 2019 174,328 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sign of grease from o/s front inner c v boot

Pass 12 Jul 2018 167,677 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

sign of grease from o/s front inner c v boot

Pass 14 Jul 2017 159,564 miles

both front tyres just above legal limit (worn on inside)

exhaust system corrode to access

n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

n/s front coil spring corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 159,564 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres just above legal limit (worn on inside)

exhaust system corrode to access

n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

n/s front coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 151,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 142,418 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,760 miles

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

middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 132,760 miles

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

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

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 119,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 106,830 miles

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

front disc;s worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,147 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front marker light inoperative

Fail 20 Jun 2011 94,147 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front marker light inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,213 miles

front pads appear to be wearing low

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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MX56 ZBY 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 71.4%.

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 MX56 ZBY, 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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MX56 ZBY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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