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YY55 VSV

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,589 mi
Last recorded166,589 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 166,589 miles

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))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 166,589 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 149,091 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 128,460 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 128,460 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 106,332 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 106,332 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 100,643 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 95,694 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 92,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,613 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,095 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,862 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,248 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,824 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,926 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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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.

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