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SH56 EKV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,252 mi
Last recorded172,252 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 EKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 172,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 168,350 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 162,286 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 162,284 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 157,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 151,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 151,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 141,161 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 141,161 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 135,508 miles

Exhaust Backbox Outer Casing Corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside Of Car Surface Corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2018 135,508 miles

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

Exhaust Backbox Outer Casing Corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside Of Car Surface Corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,680 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 122,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 115,883 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 110,287 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 110,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 25 Nov 2013 102,043 miles

exhaust system slightly deterioratd

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,289 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,939 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,692 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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SH56 EKV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SH56 EKV, 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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SH56 EKV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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