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YC56 PBU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

213,758 mi
Last recorded213,758 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 PBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 213,758 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 199,945 miles

Centre silencer deteriorating

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

O/S headlight has reduced light output

Pass 28 Jan 2016 186,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges and close to the LEGAL limit

exhaust silencer is deteriorated

offside front suspension arm rear bush is slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 172,398 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges, also on wear indicators

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

Exhaust rear silencer box outer metal layer coming off

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is detached

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 172,396 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges, also on wear indicators

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

Exhaust rear silencer box outer metal layer coming off

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is detached

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 154,790 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 143,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 133,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 118,143 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 108,932 miles

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

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

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 PBU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC56 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

YC56 PBU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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