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EJ06 DGV

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,960 mi
Last recorded112,960 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 DGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 112,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 110,980 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 110,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 109,647 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 109,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,064 miles

park brake just met requirements

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,484 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,710 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 110,139 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,161 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 91,408 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,941 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 85,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,185 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,033 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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EJ06 DGV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EJ06 DGV, 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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EJ06 DGV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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