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EO06 ZSD

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,818 mi
Last recorded136,818 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 ZSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 136,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 136,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 127,877 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 127,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 122,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 122,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 118,567 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 118,567 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 114,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 111,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall and has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,845 miles

Central Windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,129 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 97,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,614 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,085 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear bump stop is breaking up

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,112 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,507 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,887 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,915 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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EO06 ZSD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 EO06 ZSD, 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 EO06 ZSD registered?

EO06 ZSD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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