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PN56 EHV

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,298 mi
Last recorded109,298 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 EHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 109,298 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 109,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 94,256 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,195 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,950 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 46,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 37,426 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,867 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 18,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 EHV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EHV, 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 PN56 EHV registered?

PN56 EHV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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