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YX56 XXG

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,377 mi
Last recorded150,377 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 150,377 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 138,175 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 138,168 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 132,905 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 126,146 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 128,146 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,498 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 121,498 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,483 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 111,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,246 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,426 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner shoulder and low outer shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner and outer shoulders+cuts in tread

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Fail 16 Jun 2017 97,426 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner shoulder and low outer shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner and outer shoulders+cuts in tread

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,460 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 82,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,088 miles

nearside door mirror housing damaged

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2015 76,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror housing damaged

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise center and rear exhaust box showing signs of rusting

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and wearing close to limit

advise rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

advise unable to check rear seatbelts due to rear seats folded down

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2013 62,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,469 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,657 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 27,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XXG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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