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BJ06 NFN

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,365 mi
Last recorded161,365 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 NFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 161,365 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 161,365 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 156,685 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 4 May 2017 115,269 miles

Both front tyre valves cracking

Both rear trailing arm front bush bondings starting to separate

Engine oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre valve cracking

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear wheel inner plastic wheel arch liner slightly fouling on tyre

Offside wing mirror casing taped

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust tail pipe supported by temperary repair to hanger

Rear washer not working

Slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Slight delaminating on rear number plate

Small stone chips on front screen

Fail 4 May 2017 115,269 miles

Both front tyre valves cracking

Both rear trailing arm front bush bondings starting to separate

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre valve cracking

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear wheel inner plastic wheel arch liner slightly fouling on tyre

Offside wing mirror casing taped

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust tail pipe supported by temperary repair to hanger

Rear washer not working

Slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Slight delaminating on rear number plate

Small stone chips on front screen

Pass 23 Apr 2016 152,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 144,112 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 144,109 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 139,168 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 139,150 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 134,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 120,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 120,946 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 82,017 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 62,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,749 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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BJ06 NFN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ06 NFN, 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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BJ06 NFN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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