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AK56 YKJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,448 mi
Last recorded193,448 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 193,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 186,851 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 186,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 176,644 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 176,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 166,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 156,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 151,490 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 141,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 127,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 115,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 112,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 110,042 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 101,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Service Brake pedal Anti-Slip pad worn on edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Dec 2012 83,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,976 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,644 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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AK56 YKJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK56 YKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 YKJ registered?

AK56 YKJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is AK56 YKJ safe to buy?

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