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NC56 VNU

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,220 mi
Last recorded58,220 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 VNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,220 miles

corrosion to rear lower suspension arms + front shockers

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot perishing/weakening

some wear/corrosion front brake discs

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2024 56,412 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front subframe + rear suspension components

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear lower control arm bushes worn

slight separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

Fail 13 Nov 2024 56,412 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front subframe + rear suspension components

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear lower control arm bushes worn

slight separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2023 54,930 miles

both driveshaft inner boots deteriorating, especially offside

both rear lower control arms bushes perishing

both rear lower main arms outer bushes deteriorating

corrosion/wear front brake discs inner surfaces

nearside rear parking brake down on effort

rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing - recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing - recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear lower main arms outer bushes deteriorating

corrosion/wear to front brake discs inner surfaces

rear trailing arms front bushes some separating

Pass 22 Nov 2021 52,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front driveshaft inner boots starting to deteriorate

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

nearside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to deteriorate

rear tyres perished, recommend replacement

Fail 22 Nov 2021 52,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front driveshaft inner boots starting to deteriorate

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

nearside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Nov 2020 50,831 miles

slight/some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2019 49,554 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating/weakening

corrosion/wear to front brake discs

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 13 Nov 2019 49,554 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating/weakening

corrosion/wear to front + rear brake discs

handbrake performance slightly low on brake test

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2018 47,237 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn/deteriorating

rear lower control arm bushes worn

some corrosion/wear to brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,028 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush separating/splitting

rear indicators fading colour

rear indicators fading colour

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2016 42,074 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 42,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension bush has slight movement

Nearside Front tyre slight cut in tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slightly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,781 miles

Child seat installed near side rear and preventing full inspection of adult belt.

Hand brake does not lock out... Efficiency is good though. Lack of use maybe?

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,985 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,841 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 31,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 24 Dec 2009 26,841 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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NC56 VNU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NC56 VNU, 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 NC56 VNU registered?

NC56 VNU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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