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YX56 UHO

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,970 mi
Last recorded137,970 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 137,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 18 Dec 2023 136,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 135,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 134,645 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 133,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 131,811 miles

Centre exhaust corroded. n/s rear brake binding.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,801 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

exhaust silencers in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 121,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rear mount broken

Fail 7 Sep 2016 121,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rear mount broken

Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play/deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

exhaust system has corrosion in places

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side headlamp slightly dull

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,176 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded away

exhaust system has corrosion in places

offside front headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre box very rusty and week

Near side and off side front tyres worn on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Traction control light on

Undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2011 65,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 65,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,644 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YX56 UHO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UHO, 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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YX56 UHO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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