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YC56 OVR

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,447 mi
Last recorded181,447 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 OVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 181,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges & perished cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 181,447 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges & perished cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 181,429 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four,rear tyres also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 166,351 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 166,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 154,603 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 144,414 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 132,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 120,724 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 103,625 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 95,184 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,175 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 47,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front 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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YC56 OVR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

YC56 OVR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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