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SK56 YHY

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,377 mi
Last recorded109,377 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 YHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 109,377 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 109,363 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 91,290 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,949 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,632 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 37,630 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 22,683 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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SK56 YHY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK56 YHY, 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 SK56 YHY registered?

SK56 YHY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SK56 YHY safe to buy?

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