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YG56 WKB

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,682 mi
Last recorded192,682 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 192,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 185,086 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 185,080 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure track rod lock nut (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 180,854 miles

Nearside Front Head Light adjustment inoperative

Offside Front Head Light adjustment inoperative

Pass 20 Sep 2021 175,473 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 175,473 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 171,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Park brake low effort

Pass 24 Sep 2019 167,486 miles

Offside Park brake low effort

Pass 13 Dec 2018 160,694 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 151,691 miles

Offside Parking brake reading low,only just passed brake test,

Fail 25 Nov 2017 151,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb loose in bulb holder (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlight bulb dust cover insecure

Offside Parking brake reading low,only just passed brake test,

Pass 14 Dec 2016 143,133 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2016 143,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 91Y (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 133,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 10 Dec 2015 133,110 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 6 Dec 2014 121,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 110,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r handbrake slightly dowm on performance

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,354 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,373 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,977 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,552 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YG56 WKB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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