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YY06 VNK

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,307 mi
Last recorded142,307 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 VNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,307 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres poor condition and close to wear bars

Pass 8 Aug 2019 134,920 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front inner driveshaft boot poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2018 124,846 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 106,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 96,403 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,409 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 83,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,506 miles

osf tyre has uneven wear

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,939 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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,236 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,358 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 19 Aug 2010 39,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,902 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 29,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VNK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VNK, 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 VNK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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