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NC55 LHM

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,667 mi
Last recorded197,667 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 LHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 197,667 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 195,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 195,942 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 170,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 170,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 139,288 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 113,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 113,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,548 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,293 miles

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)

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

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

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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NC55 LHM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NC55 LHM, 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 NC55 LHM registered?

NC55 LHM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is NC55 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 LHM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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