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YL55 BHE

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,295 mi
Last recorded178,295 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 BHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 178,295 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded and tail pipe bracket missing

Fail 29 Nov 2018 178,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust silencer corroded and tail pipe bracket missing

Pass 19 Dec 2017 170,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 160,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 160,691 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 153,246 miles

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

N/S/F Orange marker light not illuminated

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken, general corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 28 Oct 2015 153,246 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Front Rear lower wishbone arms rubber bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F Orange marker light not illuminated

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken, general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Oct 2014 144,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 134,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 134,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 126,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,742 miles

centre & rear exhaust brackets broken

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 107,325 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 107,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 91,158 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 91,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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YL55 BHE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YL55 BHE, 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 YL55 BHE registered?

YL55 BHE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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