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WD55 YGJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,527 mi
Last recorded94,527 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 YGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,909 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,466 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 71,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine undershield insecure.advise attention.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,507 miles

front suspension arm rear bush,some wear/movment noted offside and nearside.advise renewal.

Fail 17 May 2013 48,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 48,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,616 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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WD55 YGJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD55 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD55 YGJ registered?

WD55 YGJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is WD55 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 YGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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