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YL55 VUN

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,087 mi
Last recorded146,087 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 VUN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 146,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip poor output/dim light (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust emits blue smoke under test and idle.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 123,457 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent noted in o/s/front wheel rim

Fail 7 Jan 2015 106,146 miles

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

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

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

dent noted in o/s/front wheel rim

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flat spot in o/s/r wheel

Fail 29 Jan 2014 89,479 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flat spot in o/s/r wheel

Pass 26 Jan 2013 74,123 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,231 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 11,955 miles

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

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 VUN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

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

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