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OE06 ZXC

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,410 mi
Last recorded119,410 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 ZXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 119,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 117,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,198 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 117,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,971 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,076 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 16 Jan 2021 106,450 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under side of car very wet

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2019 89,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,394 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2017 69,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge and nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,076 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 47,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,591 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,812 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,421 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,712 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 19,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,316 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 ZXC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

OE06 ZXC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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