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FY56 VKT

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,639 mi
Last recorded37,639 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 37,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 37,327 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 37,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 36,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 35,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 35,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 33,956 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 33,166 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 33,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn bald on the inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,921 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on the inside edge

Fail 24 Sep 2015 30,921 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on the inside edge

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,130 miles

off side front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,221 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,147 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,093 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,155 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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FY56 VKT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY56 VKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 VKT registered?

FY56 VKT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is FY56 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 VKT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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