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YS06 DDE

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

276,943 mi
Last recorded276,943 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 DDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 276,943 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wing corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under body has surface rust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 247,129 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 222,565 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 222,562 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 189,049 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2019 189,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 162,317 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 140,209 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 140,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 133,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear mounting deteriorating

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

Pass 10 May 2016 120,704 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,278 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 96,939 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 96,657 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,181 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 87,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 76,570 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 63,714 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 51,697 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 51,697 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 37,679 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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YS06 DDE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 YS06 DDE, 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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YS06 DDE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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