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OV56 YHP

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,628 mi
Last recorded116,628 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 YHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 105,681 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 101,445 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,131 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,845 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,733 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 90,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,522 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 79,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,752 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 65,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,833 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 44,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,697 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 31,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,969 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OV56 YHP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red 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 OV56 YHP, 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 OV56 YHP registered?

OV56 YHP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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