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OE55 YWO

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,925 mi
Last recorded170,925 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 YWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 170,925 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 156,640 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 141,765 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 135,435 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 125,535 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2015 125,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 114,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,007 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,996 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight cut in O/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,500 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,223 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OE55 YWO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE55 YWO, 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 OE55 YWO registered?

OE55 YWO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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