CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM56 JVU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,385 mi
Last recorded67,385 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 JVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 67,385 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both front too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working wiper blades not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both rear flexis heavily split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded and under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,056 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,927 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,276 miles

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

o/s rear lamp 1 bulb inop

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,840 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 22 Aug 2016 64,840 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers poor

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,722 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,132 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,949 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 58,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,526 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on tread to sidewall

offside front wiper starting to smear

rear silencer casing heavily corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 56,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre cracking on tread to sidewall

offside front wiper starting to smear

rear silencer casing heavily corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 55,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,140 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,527 miles

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM56 JVU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM56 JVU?

You can check the full history of SM56 JVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM56 JVU registered?

SM56 JVU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is SM56 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 JVU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM56 JVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM56 JVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.