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YY56 EKJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,172 mi
Last recorded170,172 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 EKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 170,172 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 162,508 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 162,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 147,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 120,232 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 63,003 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 63,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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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YY56 EKJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YY56 EKJ, 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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YY56 EKJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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