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NEZ 9729

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,307 mi
Last recorded131,307 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 9729
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 131,307 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 131,307 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 128,241 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2024 128,241 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,140 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 123,096 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall and worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,211 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2022 119,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,933 miles

front brake pads getting low

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,342 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 110,342 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,538 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,324 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,259 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 60,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,642 miles

N/S/R INDICATOR BULB GOING WHITE

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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NEZ 9729 is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NEZ 9729, 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 NEZ 9729 registered?

NEZ 9729 is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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