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ND56 HTU

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,780 mi
Last recorded145,780 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 HTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 145,780 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose in housing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure Flickering slightly (LED bulb fitted) (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 145,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose in housing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure Flickering slightly (LED bulb fitted) (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 139,717 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn inner egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2025 139,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust small blow nibble box

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn inner egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 132,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 127,025 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 122,980 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 121,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 120,557 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,714 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,320 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,735 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 98,224 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,224 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2013 87,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 83,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,425 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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ND56 HTU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ND56 HTU, 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 ND56 HTU registered?

ND56 HTU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is ND56 HTU safe to buy?

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