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KM55 UHX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

229,339 mi
Last recorded229,339 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 UHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 229,339 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 229,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 223,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 217,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2023 217,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 210,806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 203,392 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside/rear/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 May 2021 203,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside/rear/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 196,176 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 189,688 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 184,443 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 149,428 miles

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

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)

nearside and offside outer sills covered

Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,305 miles

front number plate deteriorated

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,423 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,559 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,271 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,842 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,080 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,957 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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KM55 UHX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 KM55 UHX, 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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KM55 UHX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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