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AK56 YCH

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,290 mi
Last recorded191,290 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YCH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 191,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 191,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 173,434 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 153,137 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 152,391 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre wearing on inside

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,051 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 127,048 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 100,115 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,570 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,590 miles

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,931 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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AK56 YCH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK56 YCH, 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 AK56 YCH registered?

AK56 YCH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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