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YY56 CXM

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,252 mi
Last recorded155,252 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 CXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 155,252 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 155,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 139,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 139,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 132,188 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 132,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 122,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 119,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 107,340 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,738 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,677 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,822 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,771 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 CXM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXM, 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 YY56 CXM registered?

YY56 CXM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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