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KU56 BZD

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,600 mi
Last recorded151,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 151,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 148,555 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 148,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 142,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,467 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2015 132,096 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2015 132,096 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror body (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 125,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2014 125,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 117,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2012 111,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2011 103,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 97,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,302 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 87,302 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BZD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU56 BZD, 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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KU56 BZD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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