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NC55 ZPE

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,120 mi
Last recorded191,120 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 ZPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 191,120 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 191,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 182,808 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 182,808 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 174,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 165,281 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 165,281 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 155,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 155,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 145,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 136,942 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 121,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 115,465 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 115,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,968 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 98,967 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZPE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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