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CV56 YGC

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,382 mi
Last recorded119,382 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 YGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 119,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 116,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 116,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 113,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 110,156 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,049 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,379 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,810 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,907 miles

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Fail 27 Jul 2016 62,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,925 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,617 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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CV56 YGC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CV56 YGC, 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 CV56 YGC registered?

CV56 YGC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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