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EK56 NPE

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,517 mi
Last recorded95,517 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 95,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 95,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,308 miles

over heated at end of test due to thermostat not working

Pass 2 Aug 2024 95,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 94,913 miles

advise all tyre pressures low

advise front tyres ran low on air slight sidewall damge

Fail 8 Aug 2023 94,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise all tyre pressures low

advise front tyres ran low on air slight sidewall damge

Pass 10 Aug 2022 94,681 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,248 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,800 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,370 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,844 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,162 miles

rear tyres on limits 205/50wr17 Pirelli p7

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,844 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,967 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,618 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,607 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,501 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 47,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,183 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,224 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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EK56 NPE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EK56 NPE, 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 EK56 NPE registered?

EK56 NPE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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The MOT history for EK56 NPE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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