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KP06 ZBY

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,908 mi
Last recorded169,908 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 ZBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 169,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge No visbile tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement triling arm bushes age related (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 169,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge No visbile tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement triling arm bushes age related (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 150,259 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both, corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Taped up but functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, strain boots splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All, some age related perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 150,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both, corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Taped up but functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, strain boots splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All, some age related perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 129,225 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 113,456 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose strain boots perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer box - rear hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/missing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,060 miles

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake backing plate corroded

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven inner edge

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge and perishing in tread

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,957 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,196 miles

Centre Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,686 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,686 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,044 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,018 miles

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)

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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KP06 ZBY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP06 ZBY, 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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KP06 ZBY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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