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YR56 UOT

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,424 mi
Last recorded106,424 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 UOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover slight damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,192 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,854 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 109,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 30 May 2018 103,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,235 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 96,226 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside front mirror (1.4.B.1b)

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

anti skid light on on dash

srs service light on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 96,219 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside lower (2.2.C.1c)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet catch faulty (6.1.B.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside repeater (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested both dips inop (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted offside front (4.1.A.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted offside front (4.1.A.1b)

coil spring inappropriately repaired offside coil spring insecure (2.4.A.2)

registration plate missing front (6.3.1a)

seat belt pretensioner deployed offside rear (5.4.3b)

seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment rear lap belt (5.4.3a)

front bumper missing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,463 miles

damage to tyre sidewalls

front tyres worn-advise to replace

wishbone bush splitting

Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 83,880 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,681 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,328 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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 UOT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UOT, 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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YR56 UOT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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