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BJ06 PFD

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,119 mi
Last recorded193,119 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 PFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 193,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 164,981 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 164,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 149,271 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 143,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 135,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 May 2011 123,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2010 108,014 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 May 2010 108,014 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 79,921 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,921 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 PFD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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