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AK56 YKU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,037 mi
Last recorded165,037 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 165,037 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 165,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 148,517 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 145,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 139,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 139,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 131,110 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,580 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly innner edge.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 87,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly innner edge.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,106 miles

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

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)

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 69,734 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,734 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,415 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are worn on outer edges-may be worth checking rear tracking

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,281 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 YKU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK56 YKU, 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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AK56 YKU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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