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AO56 HKP

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,774 mi
Last recorded172,774 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 172,774 miles

N/S/F Arch liner slightly damaged and not fully secure but not catching tyre

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 161,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 161,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 154,726 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 149,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 142,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

note/front tyres devoid of tread on inner sections

Fail 3 Oct 2020 142,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

note/front tyres devoid of tread on inner sections

Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread and small cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 1 Oct 2019 137,290 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread and small cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Oct 2018 129,992 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 129,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 117,690 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

Offside Rear Outer brake pad wearing thin compared to other rear brake pads

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 117,690 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

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

Offside Rear Outer brake pad wearing thin compared to other rear brake pads

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,731 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 99,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,911 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,373 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 67,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,233 miles

brake pedal rubber worn thin

hard to check inner pads

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside

rear indicators going white

Fail 25 Jun 2012 59,233 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn thin

hard to check inner pads

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside

rear indicators going white

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,684 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,963 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28 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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AO56 HKP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HKP, 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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AO56 HKP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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