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NA56 OPC

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,039 mi
Last recorded180,039 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 OPC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 180,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded no sharp edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2025 180,036 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded no sharp edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2024 174,524 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 165,177 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to O/S/R brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 152,944 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 135,294 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 135,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 131,582 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 130,940 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2019 130,940 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,505 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,630 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 120,630 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 114,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,941 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box outerv skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,228 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,685 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 OPC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NA56 OPC, 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 NA56 OPC registered?

NA56 OPC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is NA56 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA56 OPC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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