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YH56 EXM

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,005 mi
Last recorded114,005 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 EXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,005 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2017 114,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,236 miles

Both Rear Indicators Discoloured

Pass 17 Dec 2015 101,662 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,987 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,733 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,209 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 68,208 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,292 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,810 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,315 miles

Offside Inner 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,351 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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YH56 EXM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH56 EXM, 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 YH56 EXM registered?

YH56 EXM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YH56 EXM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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