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YH56 EXR

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,648 mi
Last recorded138,648 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 EXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 138,648 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Front to back rigid brake pipe Union corroded

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside tyre worn on edges

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Slight oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2021 138,648 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Front to back rigid brake pipe Union corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside tyre worn on edges

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2020 133,789 miles

Catching noise from Nearside front brake when rotated

Corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Front to back rigid brake pipe unions corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jan 2020 133,789 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Catching noise from Nearside front brake when rotated

Corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Front to back rigid brake pipe unions corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jan 2019 128,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cut in tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jan 2019 128,641 miles

Position lamp not working Nearside outer side light out (4.2.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both offside tyres low on pressure

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front brake pads low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cut in tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2018 121,585 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 111,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,414 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,267 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,020 miles

both front discs inner edge pitted

Fail 6 Dec 2013 89,020 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both front discs inner edge pitted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,246 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,509 miles

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 30 Sep 2009 41,820 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 EXR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH56 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

YH56 EXR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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