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ST06 DYO

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,520 mi
Last recorded113,520 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 DYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 113,520 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front ALL front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear ALL suspension corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 134,846 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 110,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 101,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2021 101,185 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,908 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 92,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,585 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,055 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 72,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 63,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,644 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 51,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,035 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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ST06 DYO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ST06 DYO, 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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ST06 DYO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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