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YD06 UST

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,925 mi
Last recorded125,925 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 UST
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,925 miles

o/s/r top s/abs casing adrift

Fail 28 Feb 2019 125,925 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r top s/abs casing adrift

Pass 13 Feb 2018 115,964 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r top shockabsorver casing adrift

Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,230 miles

eml light on

n/s/f inner rack joint free play

slight free play o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 21 Feb 2017 107,230 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack gaiter insecure o/s/f inner gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

eml light on

n/s/f inner rack joint free play

slight free play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,973 miles

Front lots of play in both rack knuckles

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

Nearside Front tyre poor on edges

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2016 97,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front lots of play in both rack knuckles

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

Nearside Front tyre poor on edges

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2015 88,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f inner rack joint free play

rear brake discs have some ovality

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,990 miles

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

n/s/f inner rack joint free play

rear brake discs have some ovality

Fail 21 Feb 2014 81,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some rear brake ombalance

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,791 miles

some rear brake ombalance

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,611 miles

front brake pads 75 percent worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,750 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge and wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YD06 UST is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD06 UST, 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 YD06 UST registered?

YD06 UST is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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