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YF06 VSD

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,805 mi
Last recorded102,805 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 VSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 102,805 miles

Emissions not tested test abandoned due to excessive pollutants corrupting gas analyser and smoke screen on acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached due to corrosion but supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil level was very low...topped up for test routine

Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,875 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,258 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 69,258 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 63,025 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,764 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 54,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 43,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,963 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 VSD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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