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DE06 YEU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,551 mi
Last recorded96,551 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,930 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 75,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 65,700 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,615 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 56,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 50,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 47,250 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,638 miles

rear service brake and handbrake are in poor working order, not locking out

Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,922 miles

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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 43,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,225 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges 205/50R17

front brake discs lipped on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,225 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges 205/50R17

front brake discs lipped on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,141 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 38,141 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 35,376 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 32,746 miles

rear brake discs starting to score on outer faces

Pass 2 May 2012 29,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,197 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,703 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 YEU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YEU, 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 DE06 YEU registered?

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

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