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SY06 NSZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,586 mi
Last recorded119,586 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 NSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2017 119,586 miles

Offside Front slight damage to tyre side wall

anti skid service light on

corrosion on underside and suspension

exhaust deteriorating

front wipers starting to wear

Fail 15 Apr 2017 119,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front slight damage to tyre side wall

anti skid service light on

corrosion on underside and suspension

exhaust deteriorating

front wipers starting to wear

Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,025 miles

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

Rear Both tyres are worn on inner edges.

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 112,994 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Both tyres are worn on inner edges.

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,060 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,520 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,478 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 96,331 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,665 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2012 78,485 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,651 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 65,651 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,582 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 54,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,282 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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SY06 NSZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SY06 NSZ, 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 SY06 NSZ registered?

SY06 NSZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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