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SK56 ZKT

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,472 mi
Last recorded160,472 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 ZKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 160,472 miles

All brake discs corroding

Exhaust system deterioated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 160,333 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed engine overspeed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake discs corroding

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2024 153,243 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 153,243 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 149,581 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 144,487 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 139,172 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 134,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 130,590 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,358 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,427 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 121,427 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,117 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 110,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,627 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure above tail pipe

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 45,347 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on the inside

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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SK56 ZKT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 SK56 ZKT, 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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SK56 ZKT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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