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YC56 HDO

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,432 mi
Last recorded142,432 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 HDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 142,432 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 142,392 miles

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 138,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,316 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 133,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 127,564 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 127,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,428 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre low and perished

parking brake travel high

Pass 22 May 2020 120,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,188 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 109,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 99,861 miles

covers & shields fitted

offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge replace asap

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,515 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside Front Tyre tread both outer edges wearing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,212 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 66,212 miles

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

offside rear tyre has wear on the inner edge wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2013 55,907 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,896 miles

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 12 Jan 2011 33,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,419 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YC56 HDO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC56 HDO, 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 YC56 HDO registered?

YC56 HDO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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