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YG06 EVH

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,024 mi
Last recorded152,024 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 EVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 152,024 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 152,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 139,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 125,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 125,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,085 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 91,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shocker deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges 215/45/18

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

handbrake gained minimum standard at 16%

Pass 4 Jul 2016 81,746 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended slight play in rubbers (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended slight play in rubbers (2.4.F.3)

child seat fitted in rear

engine covers fitted

fuel cap damaged but still seals

number plate slight de-lamination

Fail 2 Jul 2016 81,626 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended slight play in rubbers (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended slight play in rubbers (2.4.F.3)

child seat fitted in rear

engine covers fitted

fuel cap damaged but still seals

number plate slight de-lamination

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,580 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 44,620 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 44,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 24,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,138 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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YG06 EVH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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