MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth and uneven on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer treads. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth and uneven on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth and uneven on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer treads. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth and uneven on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
under trays fitted
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
under trays fitted
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
service light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
service light on
high handbrake operation
rear discs poor condition
rear discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs slightly worn
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY56 GYW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 GYW, 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 GYW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2006.
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