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RA55 YZB

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,418 mi
Last recorded184,418 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 YZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 184,418 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre exhaust section corroded

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Rear bump stops broken

Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 184,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre exhaust section corroded

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Rear bump stops broken

Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 175,262 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 175,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 165,691 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 165,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 157,172 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box detoriated

Pass 3 May 2013 146,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 146,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 136,843 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 127,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer box excessively corroded and weakened. Must be replaced.

Pass 23 May 2011 113,876 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 113,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 110,232 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 110,232 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,888 miles

Drivers wiper blade slightly smeary, but clears the screen

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 80,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drivers wiper blade slightly smeary, but clears the screen

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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RA55 YZB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RA55 YZB, 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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RA55 YZB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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