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FY06 YTU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,435 mi
Last recorded137,435 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 YTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 137,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 128,653 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 128,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 121,904 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 121,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 114,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 104,046 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 104,046 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 92,289 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,110 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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FY06 YTU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY06 YTU, 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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What year was FY06 YTU registered?

FY06 YTU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is FY06 YTU safe to buy?

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