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YX06 OLU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 OLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 202,613 miles

Full exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 189,507 miles

Full exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 175,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 175,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 173,589 miles

all brake discs slight pitting

all four tyres low air

both ex boxes deteriorated

n/s/f wheel rim damaged inner edge

o/s/f tyre wear edge also crack in inner face

Fail 18 Sep 2014 171,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both exhaust boxes deteriorated(outer skin)

exhaust tail pipe mount broken

front discs pittin inner face

n/s/f wheel rim damaged inner edge (3 places)also damage on oute edge

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rear discs slight pitting

Pass 18 Sep 2014 171,373 miles

both exhaust boxes deteriorated(outer skin)

exhaust tail pipe mount broken

front discs pittin inner face

n/s/f wheel rim damaged inner edge (3 places)also damage on oute edge

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

rear discs slight pitting

Pass 17 Oct 2013 166,340 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to NSF wheel rim

Pass 8 Jun 2012 141,169 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 110,200 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 110,200 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,247 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,265 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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YX06 OLU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX06 OLU, 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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YX06 OLU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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