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OV06 YGR

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,359 mi
Last recorded142,359 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 YGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 142,359 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 142,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,326 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 137,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 131,240 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 121,208 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant below minimum

Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 66,034 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside arm rearward rubber mounting bushes are slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror outer casing & indicator repeater lamp damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror outer casing & indicator repeater lamp damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 53,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 53,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 49,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 44,963 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 39,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 35,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,085 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,346 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

Pass 27 May 2010 23,217 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,890 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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OV06 YGR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV06 YGR, 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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OV06 YGR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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