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PN56 MFU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,175 mi
Last recorded195,175 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 MFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 195,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 178,367 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 166,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Jul 2017 166,363 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 158,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 153,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 134,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 134,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 103,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 103,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,309 miles

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

exhaust gasses to week to record a reading

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,631 miles

Exhaust gasses to weak to record a reading.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,041 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 MFU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PN56 MFU, 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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PN56 MFU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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