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KU06 DTW

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,207 mi
Last recorded89,207 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 DTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 89,207 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 87,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 85,515 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ink bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,679 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,104 miles

Nearside Front running light inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,961 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 16 Jul 2020 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on the inner edge,and wearing on the outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and been run flat

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Rear tyre is perished ,and has been run flat

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,134 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished,

Fail 19 Jul 2017 72,134 miles

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

Offside Front running light inop

Offside Rear tyre is perished,

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,681 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 69,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,259 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 61,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,869 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 56,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,494 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,786 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,583 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 24,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,503 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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KU06 DTW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 KU06 DTW, 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 KU06 DTW?

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What year was KU06 DTW registered?

KU06 DTW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is KU06 DTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 DTW shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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