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SV56 NWS

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,192 mi
Last recorded97,192 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 NWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 97,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,972 miles

EML on

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Front flexy joint in poor condition no leaks

Front reg plate in poor condition

Nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Offside front marker light not working

Offside front tyre has 3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2016 79,956 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT SECTION HANGER BROKEN OFF (7.1.1)

EML on

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Front flexy joint in poor condition no leaks

Front reg plate in poor condition

Nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Offside front marker light not working

Offside front tyre has 3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,584 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 72,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,318 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,318 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,052 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,052 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,358 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,734 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 34,734 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,234 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 27,159 miles

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

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 4 Sep 2009 20,257 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 NWS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NWS, 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 SV56 NWS registered?

SV56 NWS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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