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YG56 UKZ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 UKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 162,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 162,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside dipped beam light intensity reduced

Fail 19 Dec 2024 162,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside dipped beam light intensity reduced

Pass 30 Dec 2023 147,842 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively /rear both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2023 147,842 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively /rear both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 147,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 143,940 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & central

Fail 31 Mar 2022 143,940 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & central

Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,335 miles

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

Suggest both headlamps light intensity could be better.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 136,335 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suggest both headlamps light intensity could be better.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 133,499 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing near to the limit on the inner edges and getting near to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone rear most bush cracking and spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing un even on the inner edges

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Sight leak from the boot. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone rear most bush cracking and spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 123,049 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cable tie missing and come disconnected (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing near to the limit on the inner edges and getting near to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side marker light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone rear most bush cracking and spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing un even on the inner edges

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Sight leak from the boot. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone rear most bush cracking and spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 102,859 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,457 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 67,809 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 60,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 52,238 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 47,340 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 40,770 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 40,770 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,314 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 38,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,264 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 UKZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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