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WF56 KBN

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,655 mi
Last recorded149,655 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 KBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 149,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2024 145,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

under components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2023 141,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 132,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 128,620 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 128,614 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 118,448 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 118,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,876 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,051 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,891 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape and starting to split

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,460 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and starting to split

Fail 28 Jun 2016 89,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape and starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,538 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,592 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 74,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,379 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,936 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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WF56 KBN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF56 KBN, 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 WF56 KBN registered?

WF56 KBN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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