MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven across tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn smooth outside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside dip beam headlight dimmer than nearside
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front BOTH tyres WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area + cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear both ns and os shock dust boots / bump stops deteriorated
at 17% Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET < 150 KgF 120 >
light corrosion to some underbody components
sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or some items.
Front BOTH tyres WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area + cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear both ns and os shock dust boots / bump stops deteriorated
at 17% Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET < 150 KgF 120 >
light corrosion to some underbody components
sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or some items.
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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VK56 YCA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VK56 YCA, 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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VK56 YCA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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