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DE06 YEY

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,456 mi
Last recorded171,456 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 171,456 miles

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

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

both rear shock upper shields insecure

rear brake disc and pads poor condition

steering slightly notchy

Pass 16 Jan 2019 164,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock upper shields insecure

o/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2019 164,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock upper shields insecure

o/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2018 154,750 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock upper shields insecure

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2018 154,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Track rod end loose between steering arm and track rod end (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock upper shields insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

n/s/f lower arm bush age cracking

o/s/f lower arm bushes age cracking

o/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 131,180 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge will will need replacing soon

o/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,949 miles

both rear tyres startig to wear on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2015 119,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres startig to wear on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,994 miles

slight damage to screen

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Fail 5 Jun 2013 94,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside wing mirror cover missing

slight damage to screen

Fail 24 May 2012 79,718 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread and starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 24 May 2012 79,718 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread and starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 20 May 2011 66,014 miles

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

emissions to clean

Pass 6 May 2010 48,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,061 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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DE06 YEY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DE06 YEY, 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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DE06 YEY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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