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OE06 ZWL

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,461 mi
Last recorded136,461 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 ZWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 110,443 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,733 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,353 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 95,331 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017
Pass 16 May 2016 81,134 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 76,577 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Fail 11 May 2015 76,577 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 22 May 2014 70,981 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 70,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,662 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,614 miles

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

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

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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OE06 ZWL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE06 ZWL, 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 OE06 ZWL registered?

OE06 ZWL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is OE06 ZWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 ZWL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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