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AX06 DPY

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,600 mi
Last recorded136,600 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 DPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 136,600 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 136,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 136,566 miles

park brake performance on min req.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 136,480 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 136,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 130,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 123,752 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 123,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 108,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 108,779 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,824 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,860 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,933 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,804 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 48,803 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,218 miles

both rear tyres have cracks and splits none to cordes.

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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AX06 DPY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AX06 DPY, 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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AX06 DPY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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