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YR06 BXW

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,984 mi
Last recorded200,984 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 BXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 200,984 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 200,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 190,807 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 190,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 178,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 168,657 miles

Rear back exhaust outer cover corroded

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 150,871 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 25 Feb 2014 131,884 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 112,556 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,039 miles

Cant fully test o/s/rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Outer skin on center rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,804 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,261 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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YR06 BXW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YR06 BXW, 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 YR06 BXW registered?

YR06 BXW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YR06 BXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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