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VK56 YCD

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,301 mi
Last recorded136,301 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YCD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 133,216 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,759 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 124,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,979 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 96,205 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,382 miles

nearside door mirror body damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,686 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 49,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,784 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2009 28,814 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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VK56 YCD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK56 YCD, 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 VK56 YCD registered?

VK56 YCD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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