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YL55 SWJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,095 mi
Last recorded139,095 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 139,095 miles

engine covers fitted and vehicle undertrays

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2014 114,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 114,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 103,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 91,479 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,019 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,312 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 55,003 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

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 SWJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL55 SWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL55 SWJ registered?

YL55 SWJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is YL55 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 SWJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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