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YG56 GMF

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,692 mi
Last recorded117,692 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 GMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,692 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 117,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 107,595 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,027 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,993 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,191 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 76,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,149 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,295 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 58,295 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,663 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,233 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 29,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,011 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 13,340 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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YG56 GMF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GMF, 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 GMF registered?

YG56 GMF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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