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DE06 YFB

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,198 mi
Last recorded173,198 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 173,198 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 173,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2025 164,595 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 159,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 156,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 152,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Park brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 1 Jun 2021 143,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 134,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + boot deteriating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 125,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner x1 position lamp not working.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake performance - MINIMUM limit met.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s - heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 125,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner x1 position lamp not working.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake performance - MINIMUM limit met.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s - heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,789 miles

Central exhaust silencer box detiorated

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,224 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 101,214 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,648 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 97,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,347 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,352 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 19 Mar 2012 59,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,506 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,510 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 20 Apr 2009 34,619 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 YFB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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