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NA56 UWJ

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,724 mi
Last recorded93,724 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 UWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 93,724 miles

General corrosion on front and rear suspension components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,302 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket at flexy joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and on front and rear suspension components

oil leaks at engine

Fail 1 Mar 2023 92,302 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket at flexy joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and on front and rear suspension components

oil leaks at engine

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,046 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft outer cover has slight leak of grease from possible pin hole

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Feb 2022 89,927 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft outer cover has slight leak of grease from possible pin hole

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,230 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,319 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,139 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,346 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 65,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,604 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,174 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,174 miles

Tapping noise from engine

Fail 10 Oct 2012 59,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tapping noise from engine

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,527 miles

Engine top cover on. Recomend remove and inspect.

O/S wiper smearing slightly.

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 UWJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

NA56 UWJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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