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SK06 YLX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,780 mi
Last recorded123,780 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 YLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 123,780 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r shock damping effect weak

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 123,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r shock damping effect weak

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 111,521 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 8 May 2013 98,241 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2012 90,840 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2011 82,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,840 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,002 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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SK06 YLX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SK06 YLX, 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 SK06 YLX registered?

SK06 YLX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is SK06 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK06 YLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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