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YX56 VSM

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

260,893 mi
Last recorded260,893 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 260,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 252,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 243,734 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 243,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 230,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 180,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 180,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 135,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,173 miles

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

nearside handbrake reading low overall parking brake performance 19%

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,390 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,179 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 VSM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

YX56 VSM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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