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DE06 FRC

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,915 mi
Last recorded115,915 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 FRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 115,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 113,984 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 110,364 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 110,317 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 104,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 98,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,769 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 77,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 69,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 57,088 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,595 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 52,595 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 May 2013 49,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 49,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,748 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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DE06 FRC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 DE06 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE06 FRC registered?

DE06 FRC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is DE06 FRC safe to buy?

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