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YT06 VWK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,772 mi
Last recorded151,772 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 VWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 151,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres cutting out

Pass 2 Feb 2017 137,984 miles

diesel smoke test is ok ,but not detectable.

fuel filler cap is badly damaged

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 31 Jan 2017 137,984 miles

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

diesel smoke test is ok ,but not detectable.

fuel filler cap is badly damaged

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 3 Feb 2016 134,458 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 1 Feb 2016 134,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 May 2014 117,475 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 117,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All brake discs becoming worn.Front pads low.

O/S/F tyre badly scrubbed & wall cracked.

Pass 13 May 2013 107,355 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,996 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 87,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,391 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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YT06 VWK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YT06 VWK, 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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YT06 VWK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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