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YY56 HDK

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,256 mi
Last recorded151,256 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 151,256 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 151,256 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,032 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,418 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 123,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,820 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 106,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,669 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 94,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,714 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2013 70,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side driver door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,864 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 119,654 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HDK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HDK, 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 HDK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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