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DU56 ZFD

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,220 mi
Last recorded133,220 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 ZFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 133,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust systems, slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2023 133,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2022 125,588 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers, slightly deteriorated

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Fail 16 Mar 2022 125,512 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust silencers, slightly deteriorated

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2021 118,075 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,107 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 111,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,397 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 83,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,738 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,266 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,998 miles

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,156 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 32,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,285 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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DU56 ZFD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFD, 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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DU56 ZFD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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