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DA06 OUH

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

165,076 mi
Last recorded165,076 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 OUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 165,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 165,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 157,131 miles

age related corrosion underside of vehicle

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2023 148,990 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 148,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 147,893 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant on minimum

Fail 19 Aug 2022 147,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant on minimum

Pass 3 Aug 2021 143,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 143,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 138,813 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 132,867 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R and N/S/R ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,632 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 126,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 120,816 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 120,816 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 112,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,069 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 108,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,662 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,011 miles

exhaust silencer /midsection corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 93,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust silencer /midsection corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 91,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,708 miles

nsf tyre has many minor cuts in outer wall 205/50zr17

rear brake pads 3k miles

Fail 11 Aug 2010 59,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf tyre has many minor cuts in outer wall 205/50zr17

rear brake pads 3k miles

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,609 miles

front brake discs & pads 5k miles

windscreen repaired -damaged inside 3mm zone

Fail 12 Aug 2009 52,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs & pads 5k miles

Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DA06 OUH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA06 OUH, 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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DA06 OUH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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