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SM56 LGK

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,070 mi
Last recorded108,070 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 LGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,070 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 108,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,876 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 96,875 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,407 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,611 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,259 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 72,258 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 58,672 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,496 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 47,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,251 miles

offside rear tyre split/splitting in tread area

both front tyres at 2-3mm(0.4-1.4mm useable tread)and worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,100 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,029 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 39,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,420 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 21 Nov 2013 31,501 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,464 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,641 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,096 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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SM56 LGK 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 SM56 LGK, 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 SM56 LGK registered?

SM56 LGK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is SM56 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 LGK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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