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YB06 ZKK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

169,623 mi
Last recorded169,623 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 ZKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 169,623 miles

various underside corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2024 169,328 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

various underside corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2023 166,577 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 166,567 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 163,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 163,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to multiple leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + outer edge damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 152,809 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 141,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 130,990 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 125,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 118,536 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 118,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage HEADLAMP WASHER COVER MISSING (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,981 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 88,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,340 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 75,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,518 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre inner wall has surface crack

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,521 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,808 miles

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake travel

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 ZKK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKK, 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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YB06 ZKK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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