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NC55 XYR

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

190,790 mi
Last recorded190,790 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 XYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 190,790 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 189,609 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 174,174 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 173,513 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 163,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 163,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 157,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 148,742 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Sep 2019 148,544 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2018 137,370 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 128,181 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,234 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 104,946 miles

Rear OSR ARB DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT ADVISORY

Fail 20 Oct 2015 104,946 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT AND PERISHED (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick LESS THAN 1.5 MM ON INNER PAD MATERIAL LEFT (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS GONE WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Rear OSR ARB DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT ADVISORY

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,821 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,494 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,620 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,109 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 31,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,268 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 XYR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NC55 XYR, 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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NC55 XYR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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