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YX56 SRV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 SRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 98,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,822 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,439 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 95,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 May 2019 92,884 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 92,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 89,374 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 89,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,740 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,840 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,668 miles

offside front seat belt is fraying slightly

rear brake pads worn around 50%

Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front seat belt is fraying slightly

rear brake pads worn around 50%

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,780 miles

nearside headlamp output seams poor but still produces beam pattern

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,354 miles

rear exhaust hanger has some corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2009 42,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear tyre has nail in tread and is puctured

rear tyres are slightly cracked on sidewalls

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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YX56 SRV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX56 SRV, 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 YX56 SRV registered?

YX56 SRV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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