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MK06 YLW

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,160 mi
Last recorded119,160 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 YLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 119,160 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seatbelts not tested seats folded down in use

Fail 11 Jan 2021 119,151 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))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seatbelts not tested seats folded down in use

Pass 2 Jul 2019 109,425 miles

unable to check boot floor due to full boot.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 109,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust skin corroded and protruding

unable to check boot floor due to full boot.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,997 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 93,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,699 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 79,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,948 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 62,948 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,957 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 51,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 51,160 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,213 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 41,658 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,038 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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MK06 YLW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK06 YLW, 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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MK06 YLW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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