MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,965 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge 215/45/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 215/45/r18 (4.1.D.1a)
Central Exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust bracket broken
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
rear exhaust braket broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust braket broken
n/side front tyre has cut in side wall
T/C LIGHT ON
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
T/C LIGHT ON
M I L .LIGHT ON.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 FLF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 SM56 FLF, 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 SM56 FLF registered?
SM56 FLF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2006.
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