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SL06 YDV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,993 mi
Last recorded125,993 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 YDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 125,993 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

light misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2019 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,405 miles

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

Steering rack has slight seepage

Fail 6 Apr 2017 97,405 miles

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

Advise alignment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,702 miles

front bottom arm rear bushes worn both sides

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,397 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,901 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,547 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 75,547 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,647 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,897 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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SL06 YDV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL06 YDV, 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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SL06 YDV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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