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YE06 WZB

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,622 mi
Last recorded192,622 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 WZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 192,622 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

exhaust corroded and hanger snapped

handbrake efficiency only 18%

lower reading on o/s handbrake

n/s/r tyre slightly agecracked and tread slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread around 3mm

rusting on underbody and suspension

suspect engine mounting worn

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 192,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

exhaust corroded and hanger snapped

handbrake efficiency only 18%

lower reading on o/s handbrake

n/s/r tyre slightly agecracked and tread slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread around 3mm

rusting on underbody and suspension

suspect engine mounting worn

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 181,114 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

engine and under floor covers fitted

hand brake just meet reqments 16%

Fail 11 Oct 2017 181,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

engine and under floor covers fitted

hand brake just meet reqments 16%

heat sheild insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2016 166,719 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

lower reading on o/s handbrake-efficiency only 19%

n/s/f running lamp not working

rear shocker covers loose

slight damage on front number plate

slight uneven rear brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 166,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

slight uneven rear brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

lower reading on o/s handbrake-efficiency only 19%

n/s/f running lamp not working

rear shocker covers loose

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 7 Oct 2015 155,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both coloured bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

rear shockers slightly weak-covers loose

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 7 Oct 2015 155,828 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both coloured bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

rear shockers slightly weak-covers loose

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 7 Oct 2014 143,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded-rear hanger almost broken

o/s/r shocker cover loose

Fail 7 Oct 2014 143,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded-rear hanger almost broken

o/s/f tyre tread badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r shocker cover loose

Pass 8 Oct 2013 127,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 7 Oct 2013 127,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on discs

exhaust/hangers corroding

n/s/f tyre tread around 2-3mm

slight damage on screen

surface cut on o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s number plate lamp slightly dim

slight damage on screen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,124 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,006 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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YE06 WZB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WZB, 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 WZB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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