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B1 DTF

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,596 mi
Last recorded36,596 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 36,596 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 36,289 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 34,399 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 31,849 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 31,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 29,940 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 29,940 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 28,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 26,222 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 24,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 21,544 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 20,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 17,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 15,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,745 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 11,090 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 8,385 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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B1 DTF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B1 DTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B1 DTF registered?

B1 DTF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is B1 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 DTF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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