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AU06 PDZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,810 mi
Last recorded143,810 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 PDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 143,810 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 143,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside disc causing judder (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 137,717 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 81,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

headlamp aim on limit of being too low

Fail 19 Feb 2019 131,936 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

headlamp aim on limit of being too low

Pass 15 Feb 2018 127,781 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake not very efficient roller brake test only just met

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,907 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 121,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,852 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 110,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,290 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 106,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,096 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,771 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,771 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,250 miles

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

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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AU06 PDZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU06 PDZ, 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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AU06 PDZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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