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YG56 OVD

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,176 mi
Last recorded151,176 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 151,176 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 145,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 141,966 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 May 2022 132,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 124,323 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 119,642 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 111,876 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 104,356 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2017 94,968 miles

Central exhaust box casing deteriorated

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

Pass 5 May 2016 86,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 77,694 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 77,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,032 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,295 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre and rear exhaust coroded

o/s/f tyre 3m

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 60,643 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 60,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,389 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 42,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 OVD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

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

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