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OE06 ZWX

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,849 mi
Last recorded156,849 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 ZWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 156,849 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 156,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 149,907 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 142,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 142,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 137,052 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 133,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 128,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 123,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,862 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box loosing outer skin

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,282 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 91,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,754 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes begining to split & debond

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,456 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,138 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,855 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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OE06 ZWX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

OE06 ZWX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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