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CE06 DRO

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,117 mi
Last recorded228,117 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 DRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 228,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 215,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front amber daytime running lights are flickering on and off

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated and the lens has a euro deflector sticker attached (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front amber daytime running lights are flickering on and off

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

the oil filler cap was undone at the start of the test

Fail 18 Jul 2022 215,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front amber daytime running lights are flickering on and off

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated and the lens has a euro deflector sticker attached (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front amber daytime running lights are flickering on and off

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

the oil filler cap was undone at the start of the test

Pass 19 Jul 2021 206,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 206,065 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 193,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2020 193,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2019 177,774 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 177,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 157,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 148,044 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 136,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 126,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,267 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 99,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slighty out of shape and close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre starting to split

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,966 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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CE06 DRO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 CE06 DRO, 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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CE06 DRO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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