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YE56 YFY

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,638 mi
Last recorded90,638 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 YFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 90,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 88,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,286 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 87,286 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 84,512 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 84,512 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 83,163 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 81,003 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component OSF inner rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 81,003 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS (3.7.B.3)

NSF & NSR tyres worn unevenly/low on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component OSF inner rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 78,147 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 78,147 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 74,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 72,119 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 72,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,475 miles

one of nearside rear side lights not working

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,188 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,365 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 52,364 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,665 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 YFY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 YFY, 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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YE56 YFY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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