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YY06 MGO

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,244 mi
Last recorded159,244 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 MGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 159,244 miles

CENTER AND REAR OUTER SILENCER SKINS SPLITTING

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE FEATHERED ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE FEATHERED ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 159,244 miles

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

CENTER AND REAR OUTER SILENCER SKINS SPLITTING

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working AMBER POSITION LAMP INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE FEATHERED ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE FEATHERED ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 136,751 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 136,447 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 124,744 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLIT (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,880 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLIT (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,880 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE WALL SPLIT (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLIT (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 95,731 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,455 miles

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING,HEAD LAMP BEAM PATTERN WEAK NSF,INNER NSF WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,575 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 55,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,451 miles

advise fuel tank straps away from base of tank

Fail 11 Jun 2010 29,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise fuel tank straps away from base of tank

Fail 15 Jun 2009 21,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,024 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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YY06 MGO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY06 MGO, 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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YY06 MGO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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