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NC55 XYH

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 XYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 155,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,658 miles

Front Oil leak slightly leak under engine ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 145,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Oil leak slightly leak under engine ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 145,644 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has damage

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 138,591 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 138,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 127,300 miles

n/s/f rim bent

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tryes all worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2016 127,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f rim bent

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tryes all worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2016 127,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,795 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,316 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 55,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 35,229 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 28,327 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 20,970 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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NC55 XYH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

NC55 XYH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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