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YY55 VSL

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,375 mi
Last recorded146,375 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 146,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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 8 Oct 2022 135,435 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 134,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 125,974 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2021 125,974 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,189 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 117,129 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,400 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 109,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,123 miles

Central exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,627 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,311 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,443 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)

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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YY55 VSL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY55 VSL, 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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YY55 VSL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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