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YH06 UWS

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,815 mi
Last recorded105,815 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 UWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,815 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 105,815 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 88,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 82,500 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,583 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 77,680 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 74,756 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 70,666 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 63,862 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 57,647 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,626 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2014 44,528 miles

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

various cuts to n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 29 Dec 2014 44,524 miles

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

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

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

various cuts to n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2013 38,605 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,829 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YH06 UWS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH06 UWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH06 UWS registered?

YH06 UWS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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