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SP56 YRS

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

187,521 mi
Last recorded187,521 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 YRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 187,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 174,198 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 17,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 161,096 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 161,096 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 147,636 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 147,196 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, close to expose the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 134,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 134,231 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 131,344 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 131,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 113,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,261 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 103,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,862 miles

both rear tyres worn and cracked on inner edge but no cord showing

brake fluid level low

Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,959 miles

Rear Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge 205/50/17

Fail 27 Oct 2014 80,959 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge 205/50/17

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

nearside rear caliper/handbrake cable sticking

Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

nearside rear caliper/handbrake cable sticking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

center box corroded slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,310 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 62,310 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,654 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Inner Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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SP56 YRS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 SP56 YRS, 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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SP56 YRS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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