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KR55 WKS

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,574 mi
Last recorded159,574 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 WKS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 159,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 156,282 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 151,448 miles

no diesel test print out due to low emissions

Fail 3 Sep 2016 151,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

no diesel test print out due to low emissions

Pass 7 Sep 2015 147,387 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 147,387 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 140,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 133,456 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 133,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 123,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 123,239 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,617 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,725 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 85,725 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,351 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,721 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 49,721 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KR55 WKS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KR55 WKS, 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 KR55 WKS registered?

KR55 WKS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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The MOT history for KR55 WKS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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