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PN56 EHT

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,460 mi
Last recorded143,460 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 EHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 143,460 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 143,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 130,858 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LEVER ARM ON CALIPER,MOVES LESS THAN OFFSIDE (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,848 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 115,835 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,018 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,872 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,231 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,180 miles

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 2 Nov 2009 36,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,298 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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PN56 EHT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN56 EHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN56 EHT registered?

PN56 EHT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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