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KM56 DUV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,806 mi
Last recorded123,806 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 DUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 123,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 123,806 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 119,443 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 119,443 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 114,651 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 114,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 108,706 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 108,706 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,252 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 101,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,951 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 89,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,945 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 77,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,441 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,441 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,490 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 53,490 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,674 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,674 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,486 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 23,478 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,359 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,206 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,251 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 10,698 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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KM56 DUV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KM56 DUV, 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 KM56 DUV registered?

KM56 DUV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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