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AV56 LKD

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,551 mi
Last recorded78,551 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 78,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 73,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,923 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 67,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,525 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,071 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,860 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,830 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,742 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,516 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,957 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,797 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,840 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,232 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,851 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,898 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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AV56 LKD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AV56 LKD, 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 AV56 LKD registered?

AV56 LKD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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