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YY56 LFO

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,726 mi
Last recorded222,726 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 LFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 222,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 222,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 211,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 211,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 203,986 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 203,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 202,419 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 202,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 197,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust corroded

Sill covers fitted at time of test, unable to fully examine

Pass 8 Feb 2018 184,929 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 169,245 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 169,245 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 156,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2016 156,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2015 143,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 132,253 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 121,246 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 121,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 111,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 104,635 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LFO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFO, 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 LFO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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