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EF06 VNR

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 VNR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 102,019 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 102,018 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 81,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,259 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,775 miles

slight leak from power steering rack n/s

Pass 12 Feb 2021 59,233 miles

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

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

both front lower arm rear mounting bushes worn

Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,978 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,162 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 36,362 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,119 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 31,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,823 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,582 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,301 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,316 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 21,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,227 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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EF06 VNR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF06 VNR, 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 EF06 VNR registered?

EF06 VNR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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