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YE56 XUL

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,818 mi
Last recorded152,818 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 XUL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 152,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injectors (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2023 152,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box deterated

Fail 17 Mar 2023 152,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 25 Mar 2022 151,579 miles

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

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

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

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 26 Mar 2021 150,675 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 149,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 149,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 149,147 miles

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

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 148,537 miles

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

centre exhaust box deterated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 147,380 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 147,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 144,672 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 144,672 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 130,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 111,038 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 111,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,168 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,692 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,160 miles

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

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

parking brake imbalance

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,732 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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YE56 XUL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE56 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

YE56 XUL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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