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YY06 TBU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,304 mi
Last recorded122,304 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 TBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 122,304 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 112,890 miles

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

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

Pass 11 May 2017 104,767 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 96,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,001 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

osr brake fluctuating

Fail 10 Aug 2015 91,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

hand brake pulls high

osr brake fluctuating

Pass 7 Aug 2014 83,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,073 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 92,920 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 38,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,476 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2009 27,476 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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 TBU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TBU, 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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What year was YY06 TBU registered?

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

Is YY06 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY06 TBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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