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YY56 CXH

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,443 mi
Last recorded146,443 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 CXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 146,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2017 146,439 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure starting to perish (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 133,938 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 133,938 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leaking (6.1.D.1a)

N/S/F tie rod excessive play

Pass 4 Jun 2015 121,546 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2014 111,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear Exhaust silencer is deteriorated but not blowing

rear (both) Tyre(s) are wearing unevenly

Fail 6 May 2014 111,371 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear Exhaust silencer is deteriorated but not blowing

rear (both) Tyre(s) are wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Jul 2013 100,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 85,938 miles

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

rear silencer delaminated but not leaking

Fail 29 May 2012 85,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,657 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,196 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 CXH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CXH, 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 CXH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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