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YF06 VPU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,957 mi
Last recorded135,957 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 VPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 135,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 120,067 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 120,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 114,546 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 114,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,019 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 109,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,062 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 102,062 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,819 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,819 miles

Offside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,975 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 83,975 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,648 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 74,648 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,969 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall weak due to wear

Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,417 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 40,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 37,935 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,948 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,361 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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YF06 VPU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

YF06 VPU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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