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VK56 ZNS

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,484 mi
Last recorded149,484 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ZNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,484 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 140,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 132,308 miles

Central Exhaust box slightly corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 125,100 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 125,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 116,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 111,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2013 105,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

anti skid service warning displayed

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,135 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,849 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZNS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

VK56 ZNS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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