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YF06 VSC

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 VSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 103,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 103,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working offside door wing mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,697 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 87,547 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,818 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,746 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 79,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 76,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 75,833 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 May 2016 75,833 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2015 71,283 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 64,148 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 55,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 47,194 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 47,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 41,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 33,588 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,949 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 VSC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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