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DS06 BSO

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

265,306 mi
Last recorded265,306 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 BSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 265,306 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 263,696 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 261,672 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 256,923 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 250,700 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 245,781 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 237,054 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 237,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 230,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 222,694 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 210,189 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 198,454 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 187,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 181,162 miles

rear exhaust outer metal skin deterioted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 175,080 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 136,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2010 136,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 99,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BSO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BSO, 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 BSO registered?

DS06 BSO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is DS06 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 BSO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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