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YR06 OUS

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,045 mi
Last recorded95,045 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,030 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres wearing the inside edges

Fail 25 Jan 2016 59,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres wearing the inside edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,299 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,606 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,881 miles

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

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 OUS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YR06 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

YR06 OUS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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