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YG06 EXB

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,885 mi
Last recorded126,885 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 EXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 126,885 miles

. - Handbrake low - .

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 126,885 miles

. - Handbrake low - .

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 123,757 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 123,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant low

Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,647 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 116,630 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S FRONT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 108,580 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S FRONT BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested LAMBA HIGH REAR EXHAUST BOX BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S FRONT & PLAY (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S FRONT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,891 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 99,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 89,313 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 89,312 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,180 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 84,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,072 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,641 miles

Rear indicator bulbs going pale, some new orange bulbs would be a good idea

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,811 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 EXB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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