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NL56 KZR

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,611 mi
Last recorded114,611 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 KZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 114,611 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2018 114,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 109,728 miles

Emissions not tested too much white smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,985 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jul 2016 97,985 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 90,626 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 76,046 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,561 miles

o/s/f inner tyre wear

o/s/r tyre inner wear

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,654 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 52,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,073 miles

osf & nsf tyres on limits

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,477 miles

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

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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NL56 KZR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 NL56 KZR, 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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NL56 KZR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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