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YG06 XDF

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,132 mi
Last recorded161,132 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 XDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 161,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 153,202 miles

Nearside Rear Road Wheel slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 150,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 150,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 150,080 miles

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirrorhead mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and offside rear inners (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber no reduced damping

Rear handbrake effort only just met required braking effort of 16%

Pass 7 Feb 2019 134,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 120,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber no reduced damping and bump stop/cover deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Fail 1 Mar 2018 120,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber no reduced damping and bump stop/cover deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,550 miles

Nearside Front road wheel inner rim distorted

Nearside wing mirror plastic cowling back missing

steering top column bush has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2016 89,550 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner joint at rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front road wheel inner rim distorted

Nearside wing mirror plastic cowling back missing

both front tyres are worn to legal limit and requires replacement 205/50/17

both front wishbone inner bushes worn and play to limit

steering top column bush has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

stone chip in nearside lower windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,045 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in nearside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,214 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,332 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 XDF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG06 XDF, 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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What year was YG06 XDF registered?

YG06 XDF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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