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EO06 ZRE

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,282 mi
Last recorded178,282 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 ZRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 178,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to wheel arch no sharp edges

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 165,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 158,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 158,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 150,083 miles

rear exhaust box delaminating

handbrake long

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 150,083 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake long

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 5 Jul 2016 137,908 miles

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2015 138,794 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 138,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid insecure (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

undertray insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2014 121,360 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear tyre uneven wear on inside

Fail 26 Sep 2014 121,360 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear tyre uneven wear on inside

Fail 26 Sep 2013 105,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 105,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 85,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,276 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 61,276 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,971 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 49,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EO06 ZRE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EO06 ZRE, 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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EO06 ZRE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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