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KN56 SXX

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,788 mi
Last recorded33,788 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 33,788 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,452 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 32,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 32,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 31,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 30,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,872 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewalls are perished

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

Offside front tyre sidewalls are perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,937 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 20,926 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,059 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,676 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 SXX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

KN56 SXX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is KN56 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 SXX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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