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NG56 ULR

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,979 mi
Last recorded98,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 ULR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 98,979 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 84,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER ARM - BALL JOINT DUST COVER IS VERY SLIGHTLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER ARM - BALL JOINT DUST COVER IS VERY SLIGHTLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Fail 20 Nov 2023 75,713 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER ARM - BALL JOINT DUST COVER IS VERY SLIGHTLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER ARM - BALL JOINT DUST COVER IS VERY SLIGHTLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,529 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,919 miles

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,919 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front bracket corroded off. (Repaired). (6.1.2 (a))

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,249 miles

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

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 26 Nov 2019 68,249 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (Inside door mirror unit). (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,076 miles

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Under vehicle inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 65,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BEAM. (4.1.4 (a))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Under vehicle inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,733 miles

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 61,733 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,588 miles

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,485 miles

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 10 Nov 2014 50,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 47,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,776 miles

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

UNDER BONNET INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 40,776 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

UNDER BONNET INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,626 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,656 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 ULR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 ULR, 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 ULR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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