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WD55 YGN

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,575 mi
Last recorded158,575 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 YGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 158,575 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 158,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 154,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2024 154,552 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2023 149,906 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2022 145,984 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 142,530 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2021 142,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2020 139,620 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2020 139,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2019 134,743 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,128 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 127,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,767 miles

Center exhaust silencer deterating

Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,767 miles

Center exhaust silencer deterating

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,497 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,313 miles

Engine covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/R wheel rim dammaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,206 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,514 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on tread, no ply/cords exposed

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,271 miles

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

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 YGN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YGN, 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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WD55 YGN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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