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YY06 TCJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,806 mi
Last recorded148,806 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 TCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 148,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 140,211 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 131,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,891 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 120,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,212 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,867 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 103,867 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,458 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,084 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges of there tread patterns

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,026 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,842 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 33,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,063 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 29,063 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,149 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 TCJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

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

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