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DG06 RSU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,991 mi
Last recorded202,991 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 RSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 202,991 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 202,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 190,385 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 181,077 miles

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

n/s parking brake may require adjustment

Pass 8 Nov 2021 170,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake effort only met minimum requirement

Pass 4 Nov 2020 160,605 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake effort only met minimum requirements

Pass 27 Apr 2019 144,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 137,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 135,051 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 135,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,337 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 113,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 81,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,035 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 55,530 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 55,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 45,403 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 32,377 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)

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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DG06 RSU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DG06 RSU, 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 DG06 RSU registered?

DG06 RSU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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