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YT56 UYS

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,945 mi
Last recorded183,945 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 UYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 183,945 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 183,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 177,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 168,775 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 168,772 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 160,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective output low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective output low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 160,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective output low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective output low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 151,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,338 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 135,994 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 127,622 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 117,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,761 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 107,755 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing O/S AND N/S FRONT (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,851 miles

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

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

exhaust skin corroded and loose

Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,173 miles

o/s headlight output

Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,133 miles

Dog cage fitted to rear of car

Exhaust back box corroded and holed but not blowing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,020 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,054 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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YT56 UYS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT56 UYS, 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 YT56 UYS registered?

YT56 UYS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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