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YR56 DXH

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,203 mi
Last recorded121,203 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 DXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,203 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inside edge

Fail 4 Sep 2015 121,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear tyres bald on inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2014 105,809 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 105,645 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,617 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 75,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,131 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

inner edges of both front tyres worn

rear tyres stepped

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,354 miles

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

o/s front tyre low on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,222 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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YR56 DXH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR56 DXH, 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 YR56 DXH registered?

YR56 DXH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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