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DV06 TWK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,178 mi
Last recorded215,178 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 TWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 215,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 215,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 213,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield fixings have corroded plus centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 193,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 185,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 179,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot worn

Fail 1 Jun 2020 179,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 165,724 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil and heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer wall

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil and heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 165,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil and heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer wall

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 mil and heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 145,245 miles

Nearside Rear misshaped

Offside Rear misshaped

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 145,244 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear misshaped

Offside Rear misshaped

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,685 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 117,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,371 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,040 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT WEARING ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,270 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,183 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 74,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,299 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 28,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DV06 TWK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV06 TWK, 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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DV06 TWK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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