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YD56 NHZ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

221,758 mi
Last recorded221,758 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 NHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 221,758 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield lose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to trailer arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre And worn on edge inner 215/45/18 ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to trailer arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 216,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 194,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 194,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 183,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 176,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 176,691 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear tyres are different sizes.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 163,114 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 140,708 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 140,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 123,901 miles

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 123,899 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,881 miles

Both rear shocker covers in secure

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 109,881 miles

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

Both rear shocker covers in secure

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,799 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,501 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,982 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 8,373 miles

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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YD56 NHZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YD56 NHZ, 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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YD56 NHZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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