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NL06 KXS

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,591 mi
Last recorded158,591 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 KXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 158,591 miles

Central MID AND REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 30 May 2018 154,114 miles

MID AND REAR EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKINS CORRODED NO BLOW

Nearside Front Lower WISHBONE BUSH REAR SLIGHT WORN

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER LOOSE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 154,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working MIRROR REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MID AND REAR EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKINS CORRODED NO BLOW

Nearside Front Lower WISHBONE BUSH REAR SLIGHT WORN

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER LOOSE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 149,253 miles

Central EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEATSHEILD LOOSE

Nearside Rear SHOCK DUST SHEILD LOOSE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 143,625 miles

Exhaust silencer outer cover corroding.

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 138,245 miles

Outer skin on centre and rear silencers corroded.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 138,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit.

Outer skin on centre and rear silencers corroded.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 132,047 miles

Front brake discs wearing.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 122,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 108,180 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,247 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 86,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres worn on inner edge

rear brakes look low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,053 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge!!

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge!!

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,406 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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NL06 KXS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL06 KXS, 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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NL06 KXS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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