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MD55 WYR

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,930 mi
Last recorded165,930 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 WYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 165,930 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 156,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 143,803 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 137,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 137,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 128,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 110,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 110,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,770 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,753 miles

o/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged and n/s/r

Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,355 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 63,355 miles

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

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

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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MD55 WYR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MD55 WYR, 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 MD55 WYR registered?

MD55 WYR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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