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YX56 VSG

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

191,003 mi
Last recorded191,003 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 191,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 191,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 181,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 181,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 174,856 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak engine

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 174,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak engine

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 166,737 miles

oil leak engine

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe

Fail 10 Nov 2022 166,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak engine

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe

Pass 12 Nov 2021 152,939 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 152,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 140,572 miles

rear discs corroded

slight exhaust blow from flex joint

Fail 9 Nov 2020 140,549 miles

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

rear discs corroded

slight exhaust blow from flex joint

Pass 2 Nov 2019 129,389 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 129,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 121,544 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,548 miles

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

Rear exhuast tin cover hanging down

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 106,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhuast tin cover hanging down

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,953 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,347 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,952 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 63,688 miles

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

Rattle from exhaust flexible section

Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,688 miles

Rattle from exhaust flexible section

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,521 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 58,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,156 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 VSG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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