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PK56 XBA

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,067 mi
Last recorded174,067 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 XBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 174,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 167,421 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 160,294 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 153,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 144,065 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 141,444 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 141,442 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 138,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 133,427 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 133,427 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,419 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,721 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,552 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 102,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,368 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,610 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,509 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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PK56 XBA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 PK56 XBA, 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 PK56 XBA registered?

PK56 XBA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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