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VN06 EKZ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,888 mi
Last recorded38,888 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 EKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 38,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,419 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 31,689 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 30,907 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 30,377 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted some test items not fully inspected

Nearside Front Tyre was made 21st week 2012 making it 9 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre was made 10th week 2014 making it 7 years old

Offside Rear Tyre was made 19th week 2013 making it 8 years old

Fail 10 Sep 2021 30,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush, advised last year (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour advised last year (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush, advised last year (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour advised last year (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted some test items not fully inspected

Nearside Front Tyre was made 21st week 2012 making it 9 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre was made 10th week 2014 making it 7 years old

Offside Rear Tyre was made 19th week 2013 making it 8 years old

Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,881 miles

Engine covers and Under tray fitted, some test items not fully seen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 29,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 26,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,935 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,928 miles

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,751 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,271 miles

All tyres are perished

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,941 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inside edges, drivers side is smooth

Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,797 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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VN06 EKZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black 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 VN06 EKZ, 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 VN06 EKZ registered?

VN06 EKZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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