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YT56 UYV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,341 mi
Last recorded172,341 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 172,341 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 164,302 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer at the rear. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 156,435 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 146,523 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 146,514 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 137,295 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 126,728 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 113,711 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,237 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 100,237 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,378 miles

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 86,378 miles

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 74,332 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,050 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 65,050 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,723 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,393 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,668 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 32,771 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,771 miles

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

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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YT56 UYV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YT56 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

YT56 UYV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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