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YS56 AZO

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,522 mi
Last recorded131,522 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 AZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 131,522 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 129,146 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 129,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 121,094 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front wishbone rear bushes have play (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre inner edge is low

Rear both tyres slightly low

Fail 22 Dec 2015 121,089 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint bottom wishbone ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front wishbone rear bushes have play (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre inner edge is low

Rear both tyres slightly low

Pass 20 Dec 2014 112,748 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 112,745 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 104,787 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 104,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 99,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Dec 2012 99,014 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,679 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 82,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,939 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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YS56 AZO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS56 AZO, 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 YS56 AZO registered?

YS56 AZO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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