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YN56 AEB

2006 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,474 mi
Last recorded181,474 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 181,474 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 181,175 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 166,771 miles

advise front pads low

advise n.s/f tyre

advise o/s lower arm bush worn

advise park brake travel and performance and service brake

Pass 11 Jun 2018 149,066 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 149,066 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 146,035 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Coolant leak Header tank split. ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 141,577 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 141,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 136,922 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads appear to be worn slightly low but unable to fully examine

Fail 15 Jan 2015 136,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads appear to be worn slightly low but unable to fully examine

Pass 29 Jan 2014 126,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 111,885 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 111,885 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,254 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 92,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,205 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 39,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,201 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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YN56 AEB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YN56 AEB, 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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YN56 AEB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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