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YU06 LBZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,282 mi
Last recorded165,282 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU06 LBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 165,282 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 165,282 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 175,198 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 175,198 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 150,593 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 148,394 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 148,394 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner pot joint boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 146,683 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 135,731 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 123,268 miles

both front tyres very close to limit on inner edge osr tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,781 miles

both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,359 miles

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

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge. Rear brake pads appear low. Wipers worn. Headlamp aims borderline low. Exhaust corroded in places.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,509 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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YU06 LBZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YU06 LBZ, 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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YU06 LBZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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