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YY56 GYT

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 GYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 128,114 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front winter tyres over half worn

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 128,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system holed and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All coil springs corroded

Both front winter tyres over half worn

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 121,126 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both the rear tyres are wearing off the inner edges of the tyres. requires tracking.

exhaust heat shielding is loose at the rear.

exhaust system is corroded.

oil leak on the engine.

winter tyres are fitted all round.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 121,126 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both the rear tyres are wearing off the inner edges of the tyres. requires tracking.

exhaust heat shielding is loose at the rear.

exhaust system is corroded.

oil leak on the engine.

winter tyres are fitted all round.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,566 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front wiper smears the screen slightly

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,998 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Nearside mirror broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 97,998 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 78,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,819 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Passager door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside mirror slightly damaged but not affecting rear veiw.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 41,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror slightly damaged but not affecting rear veiw.

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,531 miles

All alloys is poor condition, possible the tyres may go flat.

Both front brakes binding slightly, advise strip and clean befor binding gets any worse.

Both front tyres feathering on inside edges.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Nearside front tyre has been run flat and has worn a groove into the inside tyre wall.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,381 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged but not affecting the rear view

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 GYT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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