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YG06 DSY

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,921 mi
Last recorded227,921 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 DSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 227,921 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 227,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 203,307 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 173,933 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Both rear brake hoses have corroded ferules

Exhaust front flexi pipe section is deteriorating

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger bracket broken of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at he spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advanced corrosion to the spring pan area of the arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip just outside of Zone "A" at the offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 173,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear brake hoses have corroded ferules

Exhaust front flexi pipe section is deteriorating

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger bracket broken of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating

Front brake discs are worn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at he spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advanced corrosion to the spring pan area of the arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip just outside of Zone "A" at the offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear flexible brake hose deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket adrift ( broken )

service lamp on

Fail 23 Jul 2018 142,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear flexible brake hose deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket adrift ( broken )

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,506 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 104,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 97,401 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

surface corrosion of front & rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,854 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,419 miles

offside front fog light lens broke

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,419 miles

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

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

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

offside front fog light lens broke

Fail 17 Apr 2012 68,838 miles

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

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

slight damage n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,838 miles

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

slight damage n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,620 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,899 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,785 miles

front o/s tyre damaged but not to the cords

Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,756 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front o/s tyre damaged but not to the cords

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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YG06 DSY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG06 DSY, 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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YG06 DSY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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