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YF06 SFX

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,089 mi
Last recorded210,089 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 SFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 210,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex & rear box (7.1.2)

Front brake back plates corroded

Front suspension weak, & noisey

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 210,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex & rear box (7.1.2)

Front brake back plates corroded

Front suspension weak, & noisey

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 200,678 miles

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

both front brake back plates corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust system corroded

handbrake low effort

Fail 28 Apr 2016 200,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

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

both front brake back plates corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust system corroded

handbrake low effort

Pass 21 Apr 2015 190,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brake back plates corroded

centre and rear exhaust bracket broken

headlamps just in aim

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 180,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear indicators going white

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken

noise on clutch

Pass 4 May 2013 167,774 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 152,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 152,854 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 139,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 122,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 91,184 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 91,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YF06 SFX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF06 SFX, 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 YF06 SFX registered?

YF06 SFX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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