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YE06 WYY

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

231,837 mi
Last recorded231,837 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 WYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 231,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Injector 4 cuffing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 222,415 miles

Front exhaust slight blow

Front pads getting low

Front rad crossmember corroding

Nearside Front screen chipped/cracked in swept area at bottom

Offside Front wing/bumper accident damage

Rear chassis rails corroding

Rear coil; springs corroding

Rear subframe corroding

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2019 222,402 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust slight blow

Front pads getting low

Front rad crossmember corroding

Nearside Front screen chipped/cracked in swept area at bottom

Offside Front wing/bumper accident damage

Rear chassis rails corroding

Rear coil; springs corroding

Rear subframe corroding

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 216,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2018 216,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

no 4 injector wet around injector'where been leaking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 205,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 190,224 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 20 Mar 2015 175,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear disc corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 175,710 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

rear discs rusty

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 160,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

anti skid service light on dash

both front wipers poor

engine oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2013 144,976 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded and heat sheild lose

Pass 9 Mar 2013 144,976 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded and heat sheild lose

Pass 14 Mar 2012 130,101 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 120,076 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 96,513 miles

crack to n/s lower corner of windscreen now covered by tax disc/holder

Fail 1 Mar 2010 96,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,946 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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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YE06 WYY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE06 WYY, 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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YE06 WYY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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