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LX56 YNL

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,734 mi
Last recorded71,734 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 YNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,734 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 69,459 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,374 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,799 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,788 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 62,825 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 62,825 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,422 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,115 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 57,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,577 miles

engine / undertray covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 51,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine / undertray covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 47,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside repeater lamp damaged/cracked+condensed

Fail 19 Dec 2014 47,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside repeater lamp damaged/cracked+condensed

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,076 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,031 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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LX56 YNL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LX56 YNL, 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 LX56 YNL registered?

LX56 YNL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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