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YY06 MGU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,613 mi
Last recorded201,613 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 MGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 201,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 198,230 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 194,800 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 190,503 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 184,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 171,678 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 160,335 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 155,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non-Obligatory Mirror Damaged

Nearside Rear Light Lense Damaged

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 155,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non-Obligatory Mirror Damaged

Nearside Rear Light Lense Damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 143,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 143,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid topped up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 132,554 miles

Central rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ---215/45/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear lamp damage

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

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

Offside Front side marker not working

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Rear heatshield insecure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 132,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Central rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ---215/45/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear lamp damage

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

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

Offside Front side marker not working

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Rear heatshield insecure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 122,840 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 122,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 116,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 112,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,891 miles

nearside front head lamp output slightly reduced

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2013 108,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front head lamp output slightly reduced

nearside front outer cv joint appears to be leaking grease(no holes visible), excess grease also on road wheel

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,935 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm 215/45/18W

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2012 102,932 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre on 3mm 215/45/18W

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2011 97,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,658 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 MGU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY06 MGU, 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 MGU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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