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YR06 OUV

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,884 mi
Last recorded192,884 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 OUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 192,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel outer rim damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output intensity reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 182,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 24 Nov 2022 182,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 23 Nov 2021 171,112 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 171,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 160,936 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wrong type of wheel nut fitted ( one to each wheel) but still secure

Fail 5 Oct 2020 160,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wrong type of wheel nut fitted ( one to each wheel) but still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2019 156,119 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 156,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 139,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 123,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 123,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,492 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,154 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,046 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,884 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 40,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,301 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 OUV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR06 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

YR06 OUV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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