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KU56 BYN

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,369 mi
Last recorded36,369 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 36,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 27,356 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 21,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 18,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 15,843 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 15,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 11,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 9,136 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 6,788 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 5,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 2,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 2,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 1,988 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 1,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 1,067 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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KU56 BYN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KU56 BYN, 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 KU56 BYN registered?

KU56 BYN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is KU56 BYN safe to buy?

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