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YG56 GBU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,676 mi
Last recorded183,676 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 GBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 183,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust shield adrift.

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 183,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust shield adrift.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Heat shield loose.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 173,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock shield adrift.

Rear heat shield adrift.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 173,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock shield adrift.

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

Rear heat shield adrift.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 162,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 162,484 miles

Rear brake disc faces corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 160,480 miles

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2017 160,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking between treads

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2016 158,644 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 158,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 155,792 miles

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

centre exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 155,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges,nearside rear strong advise.

centre exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 149,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 142,999 miles

advise damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Fail 29 Jul 2013 142,999 miles

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

advise damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 3 Aug 2012 138,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 131,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 108,287 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,589 miles

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

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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YG56 GBU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YG56 GBU, 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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YG56 GBU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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