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DS06 BRX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,869 mi
Last recorded123,869 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 BRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 123,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Jul 2025 123,849 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper / bleed nipple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Jun 2024 120,603 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2024 120,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2023 116,802 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jun 2022 114,476 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jun 2021 111,737 miles

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Offside Front Fog lamp glass smashed.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 111,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Offside Front Fog lamp glass smashed.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,598 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,326 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,687 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,769 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Offside front road wheel inner bead rim distorted

Offside rear tyre inner side wall perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,089 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,599 miles

small cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,869 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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DS06 BRX 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 DS06 BRX, 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 DS06 BRX registered?

DS06 BRX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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