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DE06 YEC

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,512 mi
Last recorded134,512 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 134,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 129,304 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 129,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,438 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 123,330 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,023 miles

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

Offside Park brake lower effort may require attention

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,252 miles

Offside Rear slightly out of shape .

Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 90,960 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 90,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,645 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,294 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,992 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,871 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 YEC 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 YEC, 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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DE06 YEC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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