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RE06 YWU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,025 mi
Last recorded122,025 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 YWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 122,025 miles

Steering rack damp

Pass 21 Nov 2024 113,624 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 113,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp aim on minimum tolerance

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 112,299 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge/cracking

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front/rear suspension corroded

Power steering damp

Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,658 miles

Front/rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 105,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,214 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,138 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,137 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,383 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,351 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 63,322 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,967 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2014 47,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,696 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RE06 YWU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE06 YWU, 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 RE06 YWU registered?

RE06 YWU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for RE06 YWU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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