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YY56 CWX

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,043 mi
Last recorded154,043 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 CWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 154,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

dampness to steering rack

exhaust deteriotated

Fail 26 May 2022 154,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

dampness to steering rack

exhaust deteriotated

Pass 5 May 2021 135,640 miles

Exhaust corroded ( silencer)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear forward most arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 135,640 miles

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

Exhaust corroded ( silencer)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear forward most arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 125,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2020 125,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 111,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 111,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 94,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,474 miles

Front pads at 2.5 mm advisory

Nsf fog light lens broken advisory

rear tyres getting low on tread advisory

Fail 22 Jan 2015 59,474 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front pads at 2.5 mm advisory

Nsf fog light lens broken advisory

rear tyres getting low on tread advisory

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,436 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,444 miles

Unable to fully test n/s/rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,272 miles

weep from o/s steering rack gaitor

Fail 10 Sep 2010 24,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

weep from o/s steering rack gaitor

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,348 miles

Offside Front 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
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YY56 CWX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY56 CWX, 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 CWX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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