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LX56 YOW

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

191,310 mi
Last recorded191,310 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 YOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 191,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 188,117 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 185,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 179,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 168,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 157,986 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 157,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 147,740 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust box deteriorated and rear tail pipe bracket broken

Fail 11 Nov 2014 137,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 137,476 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 129,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 121,872 miles

2 baby seats fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 110,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,823 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,720 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 YOW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX56 YOW registered?

LX56 YOW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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