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KP56 LHW

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,947 mi
Last recorded140,947 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 140,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Swept Area in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 140,391 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corroded/Holed at Spring Seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Swept Area in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 136,170 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,139 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Edge

Fail 8 Nov 2023 129,135 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre's Wearing Edge

Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,986 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 117,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Generally poor condition and minor leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (tracking?) or (low pressure). (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 113,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Generally poor condition and minor leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (tracking?) or (low pressure). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 106,581 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 106,578 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,814 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 94,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,035 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,964 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 75,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,665 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,887 miles

Center box casing deteroirated

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 53,753 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,848 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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KP56 LHW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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