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AO56 HKN

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,714 mi
Last recorded137,714 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 137,714 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 133,926 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 133,926 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 129,996 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 120,861 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 120,860 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 102,257 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,892 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,088 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,335 miles

SLIGHTLY DAMP AROUND 3RD INJECTOR, NO PHYSICAL LEAK SEEN AT THIS TIME

Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,152 miles

nearside front tyre has bad perishing on inner wall

offside rear tyre has bad perishing on inner wall

Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre has bad perishing on inner wall

offside rear tyre has bad perishing on inner wall

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,835 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre has signs of perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,720 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have signs of perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both rear tyres have signs of perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,496 miles

Both rear 205/50R17 93W tyres perishing

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,320 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 71,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,144 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 65,144 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,847 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,565 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,565 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AO56 HKN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO56 HKN, 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 AO56 HKN registered?

AO56 HKN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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