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YB06 ZVH

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

210,681 mi
Last recorded210,681 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 ZVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 210,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN IN HALF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING COMPLETLY MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NEARLY TO THE METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Exhaust noisy BLOWING FROM MANIFOLD (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 199,231 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 199,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 192,070 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 184,987 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 184,987 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 178,271 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 168,563 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 168,563 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing x1 missing both rear (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 163,037 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 162,778 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight vibration both front wheels on rotation

Pass 27 Nov 2014 145,984 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 145,984 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2014 132,738 miles

both front inner pads look on or very close to mot limits

centre exhaust silencer corroded

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and have scores

front wipers smear

offside front brake juddering

offside rear indicator faded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 9 Mar 2014 132,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front inner pads look on or very close to mot limits

centre exhaust silencer corroded

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and have scores

front wipers smear

offside front brake juddering

offside rear indicator faded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 16 Mar 2013 123,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust outer skin broken

Pass 24 Mar 2012 111,507 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2011 101,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 91,825 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,552 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 80,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front 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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YB06 ZVH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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