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SW56 CYX

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,264 mi
Last recorded127,264 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 127,264 miles

Nearside headlight light brightness slightly reduced

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2025 125,107 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 122,741 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 119,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,575 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and the skin it starting to peel off

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,523 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,574 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,953 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,901 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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SW56 CYX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW56 CYX, 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 SW56 CYX registered?

SW56 CYX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SW56 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 CYX shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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