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OV56 CZS

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,903 mi
Last recorded184,903 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 184,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 184,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 176,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 176,855 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 169,167 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper blade missing

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 169,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper blade missing

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 161,196 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 161,172 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 148,910 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 148,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 134,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 134,136 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,061 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 121,681 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 121,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 119,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 116,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 113,799 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2012 106,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 97,142 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to.Nearside rear and Offside rear,,.,

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OV56 CZS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV56 CZS, 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 OV56 CZS registered?

OV56 CZS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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