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YX56 SSU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,143 mi
Last recorded98,143 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 SSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,143 miles

vehicle undersealed including suspension components

Fail 24 Nov 2025 98,143 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

vehicle undersealed including suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,539 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 93,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed bec of leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,564 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 86,556 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm misshaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 80,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to tread wear bars and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 80,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to tread wear bars and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,506 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 73,501 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to chord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner shoulder and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,109 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside number plate lamp in op

Pass 29 Feb 2020 66,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,897 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,676 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 44,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,969 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,461 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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YX56 SSU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX56 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

YX56 SSU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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