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YF55 WJM

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,988 mi
Last recorded125,988 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres low and worn on inner edge 2055516

Fail 16 Dec 2016 125,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres low and worn on inner edge 2055516

Pass 22 Dec 2015 116,196 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 21 Dec 2015 116,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2015 106,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 106,095 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre worn inside 2055516

nearside front amber day running light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 95,954 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Jan 2013 88,363 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,138 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front marker lamp not working.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,656 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 66,656 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,130 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,211 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 40,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YF55 WJM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YF55 WJM, 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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YF55 WJM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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