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YR56 UOS

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,933 mi
Last recorded143,933 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 UOS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 143,933 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 140,348 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 140,347 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 136,885 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 136,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted Caliper spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 133,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 133,099 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 130,277 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 130,277 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 127,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 125,317 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 116,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 103,313 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 103,313 miles

Side repeater not working nearside front (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 89,851 miles

Nearside Front Mirror cover missing

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,180 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,835 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 64,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,928 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,927 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 47,927 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,047 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 UOS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UOS, 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 UOS registered?

YR56 UOS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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