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YB06 LXV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

196,812 mi
Last recorded196,812 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 LXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 196,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 188,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 177,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 159,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 144,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 126,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 111,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 97,592 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,580 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,683 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,683 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 LXV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

YB06 LXV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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