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BN56 CKU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,061 mi
Last recorded61,061 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 CKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 61,061 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle clip not located properly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 61,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 54,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 51,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,886 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 48,886 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 42,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,128 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,359 miles

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Sep 2015 29,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,297 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,180 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,926 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 14,618 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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BN56 CKU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN56 CKU, 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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BN56 CKU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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