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YK06 VNV

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,905 mi
Last recorded143,905 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 VNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 143,905 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 143,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 132,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 132,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 123,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear sub frame

corrosion on rear under car

Fail 11 Feb 2023 123,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear sub frame

corrosion on rear under car

Pass 1 Mar 2022 116,697 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,345 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,734 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 91,935 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)

anti skid service light illuminated but no warning lights

exhaust rear mounting missing exhaust secure but advise attention

Fail 22 Feb 2017 84,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)

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

anti skid service light illuminated but no warning lights

exhaust rear mounting missing exhaust secure but advise attention

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,379 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,153 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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YK06 VNV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YK06 VNV, 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 YK06 VNV registered?

YK06 VNV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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