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AV06 YAD

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,105 mi
Last recorded150,105 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 YAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 150,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 142,925 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 128,966 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system outer layer rusty. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,641 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

exhaust system outer layer rusty.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

o/s/r inner side light not working.

pin hole n/s/f outer cv boot.

rear brake pads getting low.

slight play both n/s and o/s front lower arm (rear) bushes.

steering rack slight oil leak o/s.

various large stone chips in front sctreen.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 124,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

exhaust system outer layer rusty.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

o/s/r inner side light not working.

pin hole n/s/f outer cv boot.

rear brake pads getting low.

slight play both n/s and o/s front lower arm (rear) bushes.

steering rack slight oil leak o/s.

various large stone chips in front sctreen.

Pass 22 May 2019 117,771 miles

exhaust system outer layer very rusty.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 21 May 2019 117,771 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system outer layer very rusty.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 14 May 2018 112,577 miles

both rear tyre valves cracked/perished.

centre and rear exhaust boxes very rusty.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 14 May 2018 112,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre valves cracked/perished.

centre and rear exhaust boxes very rusty.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 23 May 2017 108,378 miles

all 4 tyre valves starting to perish.

exhaust outer layer very rusty.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 16 May 2016 100,289 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 100,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 91,950 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 82,749 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 15 May 2013 71,393 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,679 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 60,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 49,097 miles

nail o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn inner eged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,812 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,810 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn inside eged

Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,502 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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AV06 YAD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 AV06 YAD, 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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AV06 YAD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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