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PN56 NPK

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,989 mi
Last recorded178,989 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 NPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 178,989 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 178,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 166,188 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 149,066 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

O/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 129,615 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 129,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,525 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 104,514 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 97,208 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 9 May 2017 91,569 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 83,485 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer has surface corrosion.

Fail 10 May 2016 83,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer has surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,146 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,915 miles

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

advise strong nearside front tyre close to limit

advise strong rear tyres badly out of shape

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 May 2013 57,297 miles

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 56,913 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

2x rear tie bars worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 49,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,508 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,137 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 NPK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NPK, 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 NPK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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