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MV56 HKO

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,622 mi
Last recorded98,622 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 HKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 98,622 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust System Deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2025 92,717 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system in poor condition.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules to both front brake hoses corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules to both rear brake hoses corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,302 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe mounting rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from pinion area of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,154 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 90,154 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,420 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,222 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,207 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 83,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

battery went flat new required

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,193 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 73,439 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 73,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,061 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 49,656 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,656 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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MV56 HKO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV56 HKO, 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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MV56 HKO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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