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DU56 FFL

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

169,039 mi
Last recorded169,039 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 FFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 169,039 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 164,623 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 161,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 157,779 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 154,239 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 150,324 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2019 147,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 142,614 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 137,699 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 137,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 133,008 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 128,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 122,121 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,835 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,366 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 102,045 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DU56 FFL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 DU56 FFL, 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 DU56 FFL registered?

DU56 FFL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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