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FE06 YLY

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,447 mi
Last recorded151,447 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 YLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 151,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exh aust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 149,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 145,250 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 142,011 miles

exhaust rusty

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Aug 2022 141,987 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Aug 2021 137,331 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 137,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 129,385 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted various (5.2.2 (c) (i))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Feb 2020 128,812 miles

intermediate and rear exhaust boxes rusting

some rusting to rear underside

Fail 20 Feb 2020 128,774 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s/r (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

intermediate and rear exhaust boxes rusting

some rusting to rear underside

Pass 25 Feb 2019 122,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,707 miles

outer casing of rear exhaust rusted and peeling

Fail 2 Mar 2017 109,707 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket broken fit new bracket at time of test (7.1.1)

outer casing of rear exhaust rusted and peeling

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 102,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,666 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,772 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

outer skin on rear exhaust rusting

Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight roughness o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,221 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,708 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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FE06 YLY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE06 YLY, 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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FE06 YLY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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