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Volvo V50

Green · Petrol · 2006 · 2,435 cc

S56 YANMOT history

S56 YAN is a green petrol Volvo V50 first used on 16 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S56 YAN green Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,784 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 YAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 YAN was last recorded at 114,784 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 13,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,422 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,362 miles
Average per year
5,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,784 miles
  • 2024 – 101,422 miles
  • 2023 – 89,189 miles
  • 2022 – 81,636 miles
  • 2020 – 81,423 miles
  • 2019 – 79,137 miles
  • 2018 – 75,480 miles
  • 2017 – 71,301 miles
  • 2016 – 67,743 miles
  • 2015 – 64,342 miles
  • 2014 – 59,696 miles
  • 2013 – 54,708 miles
  • 2012 – 49,994 miles
  • 2011 – 44,276 miles
  • 2010 – 37,576 miles
  • 2009 – 28,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,784 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,784 miles
    Test number
    309248110969
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail114,784 miles (+13,362)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,784 miles
    Test number
    573988539483
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass101,422 miles (+12,233)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,422 miles
    Test number
    435787384571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,189 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,189 miles
    Test number
    389542839195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail89,161 miles (+7,525)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,161 miles
    Test number
    906188685702
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,636 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,636 miles
    Test number
    552909789990
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  7. Pass81,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,633 miles
    Test number
    475183195962
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin all pads . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted .

  8. Fail81,633 miles (+210)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,633 miles
    Test number
    378183583767
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin all pads . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted .

  9. Pass81,423 miles (+2,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,423 miles
    Test number
    319036087333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front wing . Under trays fitted.

  10. Pass79,137 miles (+3,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,137 miles
    Test number
    311688420269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlactic under tray and sill covers fitted.

  11. Pass75,480 miles (+4,179)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,480 miles
    Test number
    461914588435
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component weep on rack (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass71,301 miles (+3,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    122802697362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass67,743 miles (+3,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    504118437843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass64,342 miles (+15)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,342 miles
    Test number
    918314345204
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail64,327 miles (+4,631)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    327599635409
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass59,696 miles (+4,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,696 miles
    Test number
    368009954286
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass54,708 miles (+4,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    287536263246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass49,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    135380732226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail49,994 miles (+5,718)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    367590132446
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass44,276 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,276 miles
    Test number
    618123541201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,576 miles (+8,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,576 miles
    Test number
    163439740238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass28,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,867 miles
    Test number
    853079039235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about S56 YAN

Does S56 YAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 YAN is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S56 YAN?
The MOT on S56 YAN is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 YAN done?
S56 YAN was recorded at 114,784 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,292 miles a year.
Has S56 YAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 YAN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S56 YAN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S56 YAN find?
S56 YAN passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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