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NL56 KZY

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,883 mi
Last recorded162,883 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 KZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 162,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 162,881 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 150,249 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 150,249 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 133,624 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 133,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 119,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 119,698 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,622 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,135 miles

Nearside Rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,569 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 76,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 68,603 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,261 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,544 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,158 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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NL56 KZY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KZY, 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 NL56 KZY registered?

NL56 KZY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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