MOT Status
ValidMileage
166,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (n/s on minimum thickness) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separated (play in o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (n/s on minimum thickness) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separated (play in o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separated / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor (0.1 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separated / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexpipe separated
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
handbrake lever travel slightly high
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked, losing shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separated / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexpipe separated
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
handbrake lever travel slightly high
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY55 VSV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 VSV, 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 YY55 VSV registered?
YY55 VSV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.
Is YY55 VSV safe to buy?
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