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YT06 XPH

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

152,735 mi
Last recorded152,735 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 XPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 152,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 150,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ? tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 150,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ? tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 144,360 miles

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 144,360 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

add 2 ltrs oil to engine

Pass 14 Jun 2021 138,912 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 138,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 127,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 127,880 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,912 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jun 2019 120,911 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working amber lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2018 111,142 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 111,142 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

4 wheel alignment required

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

Pass 22 May 2017 101,321 miles

rear tyres have slightly lifted tread

slight movement in lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 22 May 2017 101,321 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres have slightly lifted tread

slight movement in lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,575 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 91,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle has considerable coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2015 80,800 miles
Fail 6 May 2015

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

vechile requires tracking

Pass 27 May 2014 73,075 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 64,395 miles
Fail 17 May 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,736 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 54,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,663 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 34,402 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 28,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,884 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 XPH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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