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SW56 CZS

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,484 mi
Last recorded168,484 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 168,484 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 168,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth 0.19mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 157,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 152,742 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 152,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 152,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 147,635 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 139,762 miles

both front suspension arm bushes very weak

both front tyres low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Oct 2018 139,762 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))

both front suspension arm bushes very weak

both front tyres low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2017 129,821 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 129,821 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,169 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,761 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

offside rear tyre tread excessively worn/out of shape on inside edge

Fail 10 Nov 2015 103,761 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

offside rear tyre tread excessively worn/out of shape on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

offside rear tyre has excessive wear to inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,880 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 75,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,953 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,519 miles

Front tyres legal but wearing heavy on inside

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,727 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 CZS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW56 CZS, 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 CZS registered?

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

Is SW56 CZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 CZS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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