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SW56 CZB

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,036 mi
Last recorded123,036 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,036 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,597 miles

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 107,890 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

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

both rear exhaust hangers heavily corroded

centre box outer skin corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2015 98,388 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

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

both rear exhaust hangers heavily corroded

centre box outer skin corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,155 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 68,319 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,579 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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 CZB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW56 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for SW56 CZB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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