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NA56 DXL

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

178,395 mi
Last recorded178,395 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 DXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 178,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment reaching top of ratchet no reserve (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from mirror

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both headlight aims on lower limit

Pass 11 Aug 2025 175,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 171,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 171,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 164,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 152,727 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2022 152,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2021 147,159 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 122,685 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 113,842 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 113,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides excessive bounce (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing badly (4.1.E.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,018 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 106,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre is badly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,457 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 100,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,301 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp lense

Fail 27 Aug 2014 93,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp lense

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,281 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust

Inner edge worn on offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 74,550 miles

AntiSkid warning message on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,550 miles

AntiSkid warning message on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,906 miles

ALL TYRES LOW ON TREAD AND REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,906 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

ALL TYRES LOW ON TREAD AND REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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 23 Sep 2010 55,244 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 55,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,996 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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NA56 DXL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 NA56 DXL, 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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NA56 DXL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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