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YE56 FNK

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,278 mi
Last recorded159,278 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 FNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 159,278 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 159,278 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 155,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 149,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 143,492 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 143,492 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 137,564 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 133,034 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 133,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 May 2019 127,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 May 2019 127,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,402 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 118,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 110,301 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 110,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calipair (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 102,126 miles

cut to nsf tyre wall

Fail 31 May 2016 102,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fitted temp locking cap (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut to nsf tyre wall

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,967 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 92,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2014 88,130 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,146 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,641 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,729 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,848 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 58,848 miles

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

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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YE56 FNK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YE56 FNK, 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 YE56 FNK registered?

YE56 FNK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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