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YX56 SVO

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,354 mi
Last recorded65,354 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 SVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 65,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 62,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 61,872 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 61,871 miles

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

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

Central Rear Coil spring corroded in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers streaking slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,924 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions plate missing (tested at default)

Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,987 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 53,987 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,005 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 43,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,723 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,020 miles

rear brake im-balance offside 80 over nearside 100

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,642 miles

Nail in pass side rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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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YX56 SVO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

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

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