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EY06 ROU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,181 mi
Last recorded82,181 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 ROU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,181 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 82,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,809 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 80,805 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 79,387 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,565 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,184 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,124 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,368 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,310 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,745 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,318 miles

front tyres getting low and wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,681 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,950 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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EY06 ROU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY06 ROU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY06 ROU?

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What year was EY06 ROU registered?

EY06 ROU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is EY06 ROU safe to buy?

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