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SV56 NYB

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,376 mi
Last recorded188,376 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 NYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 188,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut in rubber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside effort lower than expected

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 188,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut in rubber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 177,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 177,328 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,424 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 154,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 146,348 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 146,348 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 135,709 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 126,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 126,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,553 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 107,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,023 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,345 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2012 86,345 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,573 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs slightly worn

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,779 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 NYB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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