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DA06 OUJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

181,777 mi
Last recorded181,777 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 181,777 miles

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

Hand brake just met requirements

Headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2024 177,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 176,400 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 176,400 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 174,572 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 174,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 171,503 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 168,998 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 168,998 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,675 miles

Under tray fitted

Very little reserve travel parking brake

Pass 14 Jun 2018 121,319 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 121,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,305 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f shock absorber damp

rear exhaust box rusting through first skin

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,651 miles

first skin rusted through on exhaust box

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,651 miles

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

first skin rusted through on exhaust box

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,294 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 75,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,938 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,365 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,561 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 52,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,333 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,760 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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DA06 OUJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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