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SP56 VWM

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,889 mi
Last recorded150,889 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 VWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 150,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 146,204 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 146,132 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer casings corroded and rattling.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe.system very heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 138,570 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel first application. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged heavily corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe.system very heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joint. (1.1.11 (c))

cable broke when applied.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,014 miles

nearside front brake has been very hot

offside front to rear brake pipe joint heavily corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 132,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front brake has been very hot

Pass 6 Sep 2016 126,178 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

heavy corrosion building underneath

Pass 28 Aug 2015 119,102 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 119,100 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 109,009 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 22 Aug 2013 96,506 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 96,438 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 78,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 44,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,375 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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SP56 VWM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP56 VWM, 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 SP56 VWM registered?

SP56 VWM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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