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AK06 JBY

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,972 mi
Last recorded224,972 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 JBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 224,972 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

exhaust blow at front

oil leak at engine

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2017 218,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 217,882 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 206,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 159,731 miles

exhaust deteriating

Fail 29 Jun 2015 159,729 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust deteriating

slight brake bind n/s front

Pass 30 May 2014 180,848 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 170,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 145,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 145,957 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 123,002 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 123,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,992 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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AK06 JBY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK06 JBY, 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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AK06 JBY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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