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AO06 JHA

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

318,841 mi
Last recorded318,841 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 JHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 318,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 307,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.,

Pass 9 Nov 2020 295,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 276,882 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 272,156 miles

All coil springs corroded

o/s/r shock has no damping effect

oil leaks

Fail 2 May 2018 272,156 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

o/s/r shock has no damping effect

oil leaks

Fail 16 Apr 2018 271,978 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake holding on slightly

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays obscuring components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 261,508 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust getting weak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 261,508 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 245,673 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 245,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 226,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 226,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 209,338 miles

Windscreen has damage in zone a and b not affecting the drivers forwad vision.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 193,109 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust Section Deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 164,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 138,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Discs Worn Thin

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

Nearside Headlamp Dull

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 116,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,503 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 90,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO06 JHA 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 70%.

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 AO06 JHA, 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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AO06 JHA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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