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WD06 DHU

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,708 mi
Last recorded171,708 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 DHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 171,708 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 168,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 168,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 152,592 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,122 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,247 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 110,247 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,501 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,405 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,657 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,221 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,141 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WD06 DHU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WD06 DHU, 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 WD06 DHU registered?

WD06 DHU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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