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MA06 DZE

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,097 mi
Last recorded167,097 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 DZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 167,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 163,393 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 163,393 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 162,504 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 157,468 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 157,468 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,458 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 148,458 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,492 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 140,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 133,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

heat shield loose in places

Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,883 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating no blow and secure

some undertrays slightly loose in places

Fail 15 Dec 2018 126,857 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side also binding (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating no blow and secure

Pass 9 Dec 2017 119,294 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 108,755 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to separate

Fail 17 Dec 2016 108,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

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

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to separate

Pass 22 Dec 2015 101,104 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated.

Front tyres worn.

Pass 18 May 2015 92,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 84,863 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 84,863 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2013 78,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,741 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MA06 DZE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MA06 DZE, 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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MA06 DZE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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