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BJ06 PDZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,177 mi
Last recorded244,177 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 PDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 244,177 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers, outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 28 Mar 2022 244,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip failed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount bracket snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount bracket snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust silencers, outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2021 234,834 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded but not leaking

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2021 234,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster appears to be seized (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Twisted and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded but not leaking

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2020 233,749 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Heatshield loose

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 233,741 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Heatshield loose

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 220,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside suspect play in steering arm

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2019 220,126 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside suspect play in steering arm

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2018 205,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted.Uable to view all components

Pass 1 Apr 2017 192,168 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 192,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 175,589 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 175,588 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91v good year efficient grip (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 159,600 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 159,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 143,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,683 miles

front brake imballance close to max limit

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 111,136 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,932 miles

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

osf tyre wearig on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,552 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 PDZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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BJ06 PDZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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