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NG56 OBF

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,877 mi
Last recorded163,877 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 OBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 163,877 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 157,509 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 150,567 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust centre & back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2016 150,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust centre & back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 145,614 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 142,552 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

stiffness in nearside front macpherson strut top bearing assembly

Pass 9 Jun 2014 139,383 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 139,381 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 132,355 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 132,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 125,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 125,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 118,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 117,175 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,636 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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NG56 OBF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG56 OBF, 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 NG56 OBF registered?

NG56 OBF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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