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YH56 JYF

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

230,181 mi
Last recorded230,181 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 JYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 230,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 222,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 222,538 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 215,636 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 215,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 209,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 209,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 199,576 miles

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

rear trailing arm front bushes separating

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2022 199,576 miles

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

rear trailing arm front bushes separating

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 192,298 miles

both rear lower main arms outer bushes deteriorating

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre on limit and cracking - recommend replace

nearside rear tyre splitting inner sidewall - recommend replace

offside front tyre worn inner edge + perishing/cracking

offside rear tyre bold inner edge

wear to front discs

Fail 15 Jul 2021 192,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

both rear lower main arms outer bushes deteriorating

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre on limit and cracking - recommend replace

nearside rear tyre splitting inner sidewall - recommend replace

offside front tyre worn inner edge + perishing/cracking

offside rear tyre bold inner edge

wear to front discs

Pass 20 Dec 2019 185,303 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening

corrosion to exhaust back box

corrosion to front + rear brake discs

damage to front number plate

front tyres bold inner edges

n/s/r tyre approaching 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn/bold inner edge + n/s/r starting to wear inner edge

rear brake pads very low - recommend replace

wear/perishing to rear lower control arm outer bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2018 169,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,919 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling away.

Front Tyre edges worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tiny

Fail 27 Oct 2017 153,919 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling away.

Front Tyre edges worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tiny

Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 124,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,829 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r trailing arm front bush separating

o/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge

some perishing/wear to rear lower control arms outer bushes

some wear to brake discs

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,889 miles

corrosion to rear silencer

separating to n/s/r trailing arm front bush

some wear to front brake discs

wear/separating to rear lower outer control arm bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,857 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

both rear trailing arms front bushes seperating

offside rear tyre wearing edges

rear silencer corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,918 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,968 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 64,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,017 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 JYF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JYF, 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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YH56 JYF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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