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KW55 KBV

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,981 mi
Last recorded134,981 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 KBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 134,981 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 131,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded/swollen) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides corroded/swollen) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 124,394 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded rear n/s lower coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 124,380 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front o/s inner c. v. boot worn [leaking ] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken rear o/s lower spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear o/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded rear n/s lower coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 114,664 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,602 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,876 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2020 92,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,603 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,235 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,227 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 64,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,862 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 51,855 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,839 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,453 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,038 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,833 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 18,787 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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KW55 KBV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KW55 KBV, 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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KW55 KBV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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