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DL06 NFC

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

226,408 mi
Last recorded226,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL06 NFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 226,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded + suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 221,648 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2025 221,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 217,495 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 214,425 miles

Offside Front tyreinner edge worn

rear springs corr

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2023 214,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 206,540 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 206,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 193,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 193,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 180,756 miles

Front exhaust flex-pipe slightly deteriorated

Front shock absorbers slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 164,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has been welded / repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel but can be satisfactorily operated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 164,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has been welded / repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel but can be satisfactorily operated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 150,943 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 142,828 miles

exhast corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2017 142,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

exhast corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 137,301 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 137,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 132,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 132,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 128,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 123,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 119,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,676 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,894 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 43,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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DL06 NFC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DL06 NFC, 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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DL06 NFC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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