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A12 BJG

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,566 mi
Last recorded129,566 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 129,566 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 120,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,153 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 102,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,848 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,479 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,340 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 79,340 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,571 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 76,442 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror body (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wish bone bushes splitting but not causing any excessive movement

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,127 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing badly on inner edge of tread

engine oil leak

front control arms, rear bushes splitting

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer side wall

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,127 miles

all 4 tyres wearing badly on inner edge of tread

engine oil leak

front control arms, rear bushes splitting

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer side wall

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 373,911 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,460 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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A12 BJG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 A12 BJG, 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 A12 BJG registered?

A12 BJG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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