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ES03 HAR

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,578 mi
Last recorded54,578 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES03 HAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 54,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 38,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 37,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,590 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 32,279 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 24,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,542 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 15,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,412 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,738 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,480 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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ES03 HAR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ES03 HAR, 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 ES03 HAR registered?

ES03 HAR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is ES03 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES03 HAR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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