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YX56 SUF

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,711 mi
Last recorded143,711 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 SUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 143,711 miles

Rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 22 Jan 2025 140,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 138,513 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 138,513 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 134,246 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 131,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 128,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 126,472 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

crankcase breather hose broken

Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,071 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 103,071 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,213 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 92,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,763 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,296 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,549 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,803 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 SUF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

YX56 SUF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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