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KO56 DPU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,422 mi
Last recorded90,422 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 DPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,529 miles

nearside front shock leaking

Fail 8 Oct 2015 73,529 miles

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

nearside front shock leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,773 miles

Both rear tyre treads are out of shape on inner edge.

Damage to nearside lower wheel arch area.

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 20 Sep 2012 53,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,959 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,169 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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KO56 DPU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KO56 DPU, 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 KO56 DPU registered?

KO56 DPU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is KO56 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO56 DPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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