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EX56 KFO

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,571 mi
Last recorded145,571 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 KFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 145,571 miles

Nearside slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,636 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/R shock has reduced damping effect

Pass 25 Jun 2018 116,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018 115,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has deep cuts with stones embedded in them and almost devoid of tread on inner edge. strongly recommend replace

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

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

lots of stone cuts and cuts with stones embedded in N/S/R and O/S/R tyres

Fail 21 Jun 2017 100,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dim (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has deep cuts with stones embedded in them and almost devoid of tread on inner edge. strongly recommend replace

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

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

lots of stone cuts and cuts with stones embedded in N/S/R and O/S/R tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 86,315 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,110 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,307 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,289 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,763 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 45,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,776 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 35,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,314 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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EX56 KFO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX56 KFO, 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 EX56 KFO registered?

EX56 KFO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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