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NG06 YRW

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

184,909 mi
Last recorded184,909 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 YRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 184,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 182,492 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 176,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 176,902 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 174,171 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 169,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 163,581 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre front rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 157,442 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 152,829 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 139,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 133,613 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,237 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 124,237 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working and oil leak (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,414 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 104,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,668 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,398 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 86,398 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 14 May 2011 69,934 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 14 May 2011 69,934 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,370 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 49,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,840 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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NG06 YRW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NG06 YRW, 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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NG06 YRW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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