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MA06 KBP

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,293 mi
Last recorded168,293 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 KBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 168,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner inner/outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion present

Fail 28 Dec 2024 168,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner inner/outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion present

Pass 2 Nov 2023 164,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 162,846 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH, and O/S/R, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear also delaminated badly. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And very badly/unevenly worn, on inner edge, close to exposing ply/cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And O/S. ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also, badly corroded, not slightly, but not excessive yet. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also, but not excessive yet. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And O/S/R inner and both uppers, but not excessive yet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose not clipped into mounting point, on strut.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting grease out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Upper section flashing white/amber now. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 162,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested And O/S, due to no image outputs. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipbeam. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Binding on excessively. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH, and O/S/R, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear also delaminated badly. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And very badly/unevenly worn, on inner edge, close to exposing ply/cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And O/S. ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also, badly corroded, not slightly, but not excessive yet. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also, but not excessive yet. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And O/S/R inner and both uppers, but not excessive yet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose not clipped into mounting point, on strut.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting grease out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And is getting hot, due to excessive binding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Upper section flashing white/amber now. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 152,770 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 152,756 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 146,352 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 146,352 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wear on inside edge

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 120,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner and worn on inner

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 120,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner and bold patches on inner (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner and worn on inner

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 108,729 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,954 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,757 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,817 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,069 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,443 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear and becoming close to wear indicators.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,397 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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MA06 KBP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MA06 KBP, 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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MA06 KBP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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