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PY56 CAE

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,038 mi
Last recorded162,038 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 CAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 162,038 miles

Front Both brake discs heat shield corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater in mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Surface corrosion on chassis all round.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Winter tyres fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 162,038 miles

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

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

Front Both brake discs heat shield corroded

Offside Front brake caliper slightly binding

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater in mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Surface corrosion on chassis all round.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 146,820 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 133,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 119,341 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 102,090 miles

all tyres worn on edges 7 tread depths getting low

Fail 16 Oct 2013 102,090 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on edges 7 tread depths getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,639 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,639 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,272 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,823 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,079 miles

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

traction control light on

Fail 28 Oct 2009 35,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

traction control light on

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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PY56 CAE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PY56 CAE, 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 PY56 CAE registered?

PY56 CAE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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