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ND56 KWB

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

227,942 mi
Last recorded227,942 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 KWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 227,942 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 215,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 201,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly rough

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 184,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 164,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 146,394 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,181 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 105,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,562 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,212 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,531 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,428 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 34,327 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,845 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,268 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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ND56 KWB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ND56 KWB, 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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ND56 KWB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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