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VK56 KJX

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,515 mi
Last recorded182,515 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 KJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 182,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 174,067 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 161,731 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R (suspect incorrectly fitted)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 161,720 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted N/S/R (suspect incorrectly fitted)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 150,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 139,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 116,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,113 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 72,823 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,782 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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VK56 KJX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK56 KJX, 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 VK56 KJX registered?

VK56 KJX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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