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PX56 YYF

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

191,223 mi
Last recorded191,223 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 YYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 191,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 177,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 172,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 168,668 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 164,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 160,694 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 151,431 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 143,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 132,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 121,752 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 113,283 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf shosk absorber slightly soft

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,647 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,736 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 72,736 miles

Nearside Outer Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,724 miles

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

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

windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,680 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 37,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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PX56 YYF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PX56 YYF, 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 PX56 YYF registered?

PX56 YYF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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