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YY56 EJX

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,139 mi
Last recorded180,139 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 180,139 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 180,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 169,575 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 15,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 15,449 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 136,107 miles

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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

heavy surface corrosion in exhaust tail box outer skin

Fail 12 Jul 2013 136,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

heavy surface corrosion in exhaust tail box outer skin

n/s/f driveshaft boot has a slight weep

Pass 13 Jul 2012 121,653 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2012 121,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre box corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 110,378 miles

surface corrosion in exhaust tail box outer skin

Fail 6 Jul 2011 110,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion in exhaust tail box outer skin

Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,548 miles

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

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 EJX 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 61.5%.

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

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