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KN56 SXM

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,141 mi
Last recorded166,141 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 166,141 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 165,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 159,729 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 13 Aug 2019 148,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 148,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,952 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Jul 2018 127,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,177 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,728 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 85,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,292 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,503 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,419 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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KN56 SXM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KN56 SXM, 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 KN56 SXM registered?

KN56 SXM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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