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KP56 LHT

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,861 mi
Last recorded181,861 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 LHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 181,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on 3 mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 181,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on 3 mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 173,988 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 173,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH ! Mechanical adjusters not working and Headlamp aim is set via -1 on the electric adjuster inside the vehicle (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 166,368 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 161,006 miles

Exhaust system boxes heavily corroded and weak.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate semi-insecure to nearside. (0.1 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low, balding towards outer edges and bald towards inner edges and very close to limit and in poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Fail 16 Feb 2022 161,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel retaining nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust system boxes heavily corroded and weak.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate semi-insecure to nearside. (0.1 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low, balding towards outer edges and bald towards inner edges and very close to limit and in poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 148,136 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 136,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 136,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 129,875 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 129,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,060 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 113,060 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,226 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 103,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,409 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,227 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 88,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,127 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,669 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,747 miles

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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KP56 LHT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP56 LHT, 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 KP56 LHT registered?

KP56 LHT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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