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DC06 BWO

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,278 mi
Last recorded142,278 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 BWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 142,278 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 142,278 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 125,826 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 125,826 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,195 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (ran flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,732 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from rad ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sidewalls 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exh corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,124 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 103,124 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 92,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion exhaust

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,449 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,724 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 60,526 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,571 miles

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

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 28 Apr 2012 39,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2011 31,868 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,454 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,828 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)

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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DC06 BWO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DC06 BWO, 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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DC06 BWO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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