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YY56 KSU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,798 mi
Last recorded123,798 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 KSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted to o/s rear

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2023 123,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted to o/s rear

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 117,955 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 117,955 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,428 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,601 miles

Front x2 springs corroded.

Nearside Front amber position lamp in op

Nearside Rear slight pulse from brakes

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play worn/freeplay (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi weak.slight fluid leak on rack.

Fail 20 Mar 2020 95,601 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front x2 springs corroded.

Nearside Front amber position lamp in op

Nearside Rear slight pulse from brakes

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play worn/freeplay (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi weak.slight fluid leak on rack.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,655 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 88,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,836 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,943 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,726 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,539 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 KSU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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