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YG56 GFY

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,565 mi
Last recorded174,565 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 GFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 174,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 161,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 146,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 130,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 114,843 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,080 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 86,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,892 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,893 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 GFY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFY, 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 YG56 GFY registered?

YG56 GFY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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