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YR06 WRV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,561 mi
Last recorded158,561 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 WRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 158,561 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 158,561 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 152,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 142,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,673 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,923 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 105,914 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,138 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,137 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt frayed

to clean for bet test

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,350 miles

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

No smoke detected when carrying out smoke test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,722 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,662 miles

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 WRV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

YR06 WRV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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