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YL55 KZG

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,976 mi
Last recorded124,976 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 KZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 124,976 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 113,680 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 111,264 miles

Both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall (no canvass visible)

Fail 26 May 2023 111,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall (no canvass visible)

Pass 11 Feb 2022 109,345 miles

Exhaust front (flexi-mesh) deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bush showing signs of wear

Nearside rear tyre (inner) edge worn (perishing)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,619 miles

Both rear tyres perishing (tread wear slightly uneven).

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,616 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 105,616 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,472 miles

Nearside front tyre nearing limit and perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2019 103,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside front tyre nearing limit and perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,523 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,019 miles

eml light on

front discs corropding

front lower arm rear bushes cracking

n/s front tyre low

Fail 31 Jan 2017 100,007 miles

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

eml light on

front discs corropding

front lower arm rear bushes cracking

n/s front tyre low

Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,085 miles

eml light on

front pads look low

n/s front tyre on limit and cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,085 miles

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

eml light on

front pads look low

n/s front tyre on limit and cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,729 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,368 miles

rear tyres on limit

Fail 28 Jan 2014 92,368 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres on limit

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,263 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 64,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,979 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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YL55 KZG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KZG, 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 KZG registered?

YL55 KZG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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