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SN56 LPE

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,436 mi
Last recorded111,436 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 LPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 111,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,493 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 108,493 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,269 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 103,264 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,076 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,630 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,779 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 47,779 miles

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

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

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

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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SN56 LPE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SN56 LPE, 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 SN56 LPE registered?

SN56 LPE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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