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AV06 YAF

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,635 mi
Last recorded70,635 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 YAF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 70,635 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 70,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,894 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 67,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 58,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 51,621 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 51,621 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 44,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WHISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WHISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 37,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 34,740 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 30,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,481 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

osr tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,128 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,799 miles

slight cracking to O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,497 miles

o/s/r tyre showing signs of age (cracking)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,035 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 12,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,070 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,389 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,027 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 10,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,567 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 YAF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV06 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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