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YG56 OUY

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,995 mi
Last recorded167,995 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 167,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 153,188 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 141,743 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))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 141,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 133,629 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 133,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s rear (2.6.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 125,798 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 20 Jul 2016 125,742 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 26 Sep 2015 113,937 miles

Child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

Front slight exhaust blow flexi

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight corrossion to underside of vehicle

undertray insicure

Fail 25 Sep 2015 113,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

Front slight exhaust blow flexi

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight corrossion to underside of vehicle

undertray insicure

brake fluid level low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,352 miles

offside rear shock absorber is leaking

offside rear tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,351 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear shock absorber is leaking

offside rear tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plates are not displaying a post code or a bsau number

Fail 18 Sep 2013 86,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plates are not displaying a post code or a bsau number

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,557 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but still servicable

Fail 29 Sep 2011 64,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,996 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,598 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 43,598 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

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 OUY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OUY, 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 OUY registered?

YG56 OUY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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