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PY56 CVL

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,352 mi
Last recorded191,352 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 CVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 191,352 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

child seat fitted rear.

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly.

silencer deteriorated.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 191,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

child seat fitted rear.

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly.

silencer deteriorated.

Fail 31 Dec 2014 178,203 miles

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 31 Dec 2014 178,203 miles

traction control light on

Pass 18 Dec 2013 149,414 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)

adv anti skid light on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 121,642 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,821 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 94,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,394 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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PY56 CVL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

PY56 CVL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is PY56 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY56 CVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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