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DX06 WTM

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,264 mi
Last recorded144,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 WTM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 144,264 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 144,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50r17 93w XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2021 136,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 131,828 miles

park brake 18%

Pass 28 Jun 2019 123,338 miles

Offside Front wheel - noise on rotation

Rear exhaust mounting - adrift - system adequately supported

Fail 28 Jun 2019 123,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel - noise on rotation

Rear exhaust mounting - adrift - system adequately supported

Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,911 miles

Front tyres - worn on inner edges

Offside Front wheel - slight noise on rotation

Rear exhaust mounting - adrift - system adequately supported

Pass 21 Jun 2017 110,158 miles

slight noise on wheel rotation - o/side front

Fail 20 Jun 2017 110,157 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight noise on wheel rotation - o/side front

Pass 24 May 2016 103,229 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2016 103,229 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 97,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 89,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,338 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,664 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,292 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 61,294 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,703 miles

FRONT TYRE PRESSURE SUSPECT

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGHISH (NEW PADS FITTED)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR No PLATE IS GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

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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DX06 WTM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX06 WTM, 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 DX06 WTM registered?

DX06 WTM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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