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AO56 YGU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

188,717 mi
Last recorded188,717 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 188,717 miles

Front undertray fitted covering testable items

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 23 Sep 2025 188,717 miles

Front undertray fitted covering testable items

Rear exhaust shield loose

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 184,004 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 183,839 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV Gaiter (slight leak)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 179,198 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 174,274 miles

Front undertray fitted covering testable items

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 168,990 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 168,977 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 164,061 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn on both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 163,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn on both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 155,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2018 145,342 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 145,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 133,543 miles

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

Rear rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2017 133,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 126,208 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 126,194 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 116,148 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 116,148 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective nearside and offside (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 93,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No detection of acceleration during emissions test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No detection of acceleration during emissions test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,344 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,918 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,855 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 63,855 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,468 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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AO56 YGU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AO56 YGU, 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 AO56 YGU registered?

AO56 YGU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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