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YY56 AOP

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,354 mi
Last recorded216,354 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 216,354 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front n/s wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 207,795 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2024 207,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 200,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 200,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 191,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 182,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 173,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 162,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 148,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 137,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 124,834 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,427 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,427 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,088 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,188 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,188 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,272 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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YY56 AOP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY56 AOP, 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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YY56 AOP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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