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NG56 TBV

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,004 mi
Last recorded148,004 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 TBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,004 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 148,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 137,680 miles

Both rear bump stops broken.

Fail 31 Dec 2015 137,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops broken.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 127,731 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded and in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 117,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Intermediate exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2012 102,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both ront tyres very slightly wearing on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,407 miles

Child seats fitted to all rear seats not alllowing full inspection of adult belts

Near side front fog light lense broken

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)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 89,407 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seats fitted to all rear seats not alllowing full inspection of adult belts

Near side front fog light lense broken

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs very corroded

Front brake discs very corrodedq

Front brake discs very deteroated on inner face

Fail 3 Dec 2010 78,616 miles

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 78,616 miles

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,052 miles

deterioration of front registration plate.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

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 TBV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TBV, 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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NG56 TBV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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