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RY55 YKA

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,426 mi
Last recorded123,426 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,426 miles

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

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

osf tyre worn on inside edge

osr tyre wearing on inside edger

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 106,022 miles

Slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 7 Jan 2016 106,022 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,203 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,923 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,843 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,423 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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RY55 YKA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RY55 YKA, 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 RY55 YKA registered?

RY55 YKA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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