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OE55 YXJ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,374 mi
Last recorded155,374 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 YXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 155,374 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 155,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 147,719 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 143,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 139,508 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,351 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,456 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 106,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 103,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,566 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 90,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

towing socket shorting across lights

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 67,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,999 miles

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

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

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

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 YXJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 YXJ registered?

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

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