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YY56 KTN

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 KTN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 97,496 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 92,630 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 92,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 86,565 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,661 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 79,661 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,159 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,744 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,647 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 66,647 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,396 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,033 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,663 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,776 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,305 miles

offside front tyre worn along inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,230 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,576 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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YY56 KTN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YY56 KTN, 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 YY56 KTN registered?

YY56 KTN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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