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BJ06 PFA

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,327 mi
Last recorded166,327 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 PFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 166,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 155,634 miles

Offside Front clipped brake hose bake in its mounting

rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorated box is o/k

Fail 25 Mar 2022 155,634 miles

Offside Front clipped brake hose bake in its mounting

Offside Headlamp aim too low fitted temp bulb mounting clip (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer covers deteriorated box is o/k

Pass 31 Mar 2021 148,472 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 148,472 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 141,332 miles

Both near side and off side rear shock absorber outer covers adrift

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 141,332 miles

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

Both near side and off side rear shock absorber outer covers adrift

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,850 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 125,850 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 117,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,678 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 99,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,228 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 85,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,053 miles

Front tyre tread low on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,372 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,372 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PFA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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