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OV56 KVG

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,898 mi
Last recorded157,898 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 157,898 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 157,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 146,439 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 146,439 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 139,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,800 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 129,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,419 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,085 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 117,085 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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,657 miles

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

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

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

front pads worn at 85%

Pass 29 May 2013 96,859 miles

nearside rear tyre manufactured in 2009,has cracks in inner sidewall,is out of shape at inner shoulder and is worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre manufactured in 2009,has cracks in inner sidewall,is out of shape at inner shoulder, is worn close to legal limit and has screw in tread

Fail 30 May 2012 86,204 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in screen

wipers worn

Pass 30 May 2012 86,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in screen

wipers worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,784 miles

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

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

nearside front Tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2011 70,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,095 miles

offside wiper arm bent

Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside wiper arm bent

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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OV56 KVG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OV56 KVG, 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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What year was OV56 KVG registered?

OV56 KVG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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