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VK56 KKA

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,761 mi
Last recorded196,761 miles
Recorded on12 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 KKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2019 196,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 175,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 153,111 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,903 miles

Centre Exhaust section outter skin corroded

slight engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 135,903 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust section outter skin corroded

slight engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,077 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 123,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,186 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,440 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,072 miles

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

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

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 KKA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 KKA registered?

VK56 KKA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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