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YL55 MUA

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,147 mi
Last recorded193,147 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 193,147 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2025 192,997 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 184,340 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 184,338 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 175,258 miles

both rear tyres mishapped on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2022 175,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty? (3.5 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres mishapped on inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2021 162,736 miles

off side front inner cv boot split at small end

Pass 28 Nov 2020 149,207 miles

both n/s tyres worn close to limits

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

rear number plate poor condition

screen damage but not in the swept area

Pass 7 Nov 2019 136,792 miles

rear number plate poor

screen damage but at bottom

very slight play at near side rear hub

Fail 7 Nov 2019 136,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear number plate poor

screen damage but at bottom

very slight play at near side rear hub

Pass 6 Nov 2018 121,427 miles

rear number plate poor condition

screen damage only visible from outside of vehicle

Fail 5 Nov 2018 121,427 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear number plate poor condition

screen damage only visible from outside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2017 106,656 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2017 106,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,050 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside reverse light not working.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre worn on edge and cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 52,752 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,614 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 43,586 miles

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

Both Front & Nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,929 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 MUA 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 66.7%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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