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YX06 OMU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,558 mi
Last recorded211,558 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 OMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 211,558 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 201,306 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 201,306 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 185,828 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 185,828 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 167,980 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 167,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 152,580 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend checking (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 152,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located (1.8.A.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend checking (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 132,374 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low and uneven treasd recomend change soon

o/s/f outer cv boot pin holed

rear silencer blowing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 107,798 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 72,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,621 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 OMU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YX06 OMU, 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 OMU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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