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YY56 RBV

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,847 mi
Last recorded124,847 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 RBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 105,406 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak at sump plug

Pass 26 Aug 2019 95,654 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 95,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,846 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,878 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,084 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 82,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,398 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover broken

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall has slight damage

Fail 12 Oct 2013 72,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover broken

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall has slight damage

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,809 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 64,809 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,286 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,059 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

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 RBV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RBV, 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 RBV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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