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EX56 KFT

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,326 mi
Last recorded120,326 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 KFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 118,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,849 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2022 112,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 109,613 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyres perished and wearing on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,625 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,659 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,414 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,901 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,373 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,095 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 73,901 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,308 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 39,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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EX56 KFT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EX56 KFT, 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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EX56 KFT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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