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YL55 KZE

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,163 mi
Last recorded158,163 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 KZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 158,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 153,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear under body covered with under seal

Pass 26 Jan 2019 144,777 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear sills corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 139,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyre's worn on edges

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 139,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyre's worn on edges

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have damage to sidewalls

Fail 29 Mar 2017 133,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have damage to sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,224 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 123,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 113,942 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 113,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,263 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 96,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 85,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,439 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 74,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,269 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 KZE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KZE, 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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YL55 KZE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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