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NG56 TCJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,097 mi
Last recorded99,097 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 TCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 99,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,954 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside + Nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside + Nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 88,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rattle on roadtest no fault found!!

Fail 21 Apr 2022 88,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rattle on roadtest no fault found!!

Pass 19 May 2021 87,730 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,225 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on inside sidewall edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,851 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 83,556 miles

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

Front Brake pads 80%worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,217 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,662 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,976 miles

temp gauge reading hot

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both o/s tyres perishing in one centre groove of the tread,and the o/s/f has a small cut in the outer sidewall

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Dec 2012 67,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both o/s tyres perishing in one centre groove of the tread,and the o/s/f has a small cut in the outer sidewall

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads worn low

temp gauge reading hot

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake effort low

Fail 6 Dec 2011 57,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake effort low

Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,792 miles

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

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

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

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 TCJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NG56 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

NG56 TCJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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