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DC06 CEN

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,172 mi
Last recorded195,172 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 CEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 195,172 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens broken

all brake pipes plastic coated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 191,795 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes corroded

under trays fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 10 May 2016 184,742 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

under trays

Pass 11 May 2015 184,488 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 176,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 176,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2011 169,704 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 169,704 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 150,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 121,521 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 CEN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CEN, 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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What year was DC06 CEN registered?

DC06 CEN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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