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NL56 ZGN

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,490 mi
Last recorded103,490 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 103,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 98,209 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 92,222 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR SEATS LOADED WITH ITEMS PREVENTING SEAT BELT CHECK

Fail 6 Feb 2024 92,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR SEATS LOADED WITH ITEMS PREVENTING SEAT BELT CHECK

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 81,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,650 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,900 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,139 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not adversely effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,249 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,329 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,508 miles

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 36,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,890 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,920 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 13,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,522 miles

Wipers smearing slightly.

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 ZGN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NL56 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

NL56 ZGN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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