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YB06 LXS

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,128 mi
Last recorded196,128 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 LXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 196,128 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 192,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 186,647 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 178,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 172,106 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 172,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam flickering (1.7.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 168,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 156,213 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 142,688 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 128,917 miles

exhaust getting thin

Pass 19 Apr 2012 123,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 114,423 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 98,715 miles

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

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

both fron tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,870 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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YB06 LXS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB06 LXS, 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 YB06 LXS registered?

YB06 LXS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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