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SV56 NVT

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

207,648 mi
Last recorded207,648 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 NVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 207,648 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 205,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

center exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 205,118 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

center exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 200,506 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 193,961 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 183,858 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 179,419 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 179,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 179,408 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 167,721 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 167,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 154,668 miles

both offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

some play in both stearing arms

Pass 6 Jul 2016 133,932 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot n/s/f (2.7.4)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 133,932 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot n/s/f (2.7.4)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 114,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 114,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,098 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 106,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 83,843 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2013 83,843 miles

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

both front and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2012 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,154 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

tailbox outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 38,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,845 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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SV56 NVT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV56 NVT, 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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SV56 NVT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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