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BJ56 PXT

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,012 mi
Last recorded186,012 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 PXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2019 186,012 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine running on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Outline marker lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 182,848 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 182,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 176,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside headlamp dipped beam light output reduced possibly incorrectly fitted bulb

suspect front wheel alignment requires adjustment possibly caused by lower arm rubber bushes worn

Fail 19 Sep 2017 176,548 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

low pressure in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside headlamp dipped beam light output reduced possibly incorrectly fitted bulb

suspect front wheel alignment requires adjustment possibly caused by lower arm rubber bushes worn

Pass 13 Sep 2016 162,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust system deteriated

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 146,971 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 146,971 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable broke (3.7.B.6a)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 130,598 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty but not blowing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 113,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 108,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 108,078 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2012 108,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

center exhaust rusty

slight damage n/s/f wing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Aug 2011 100,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 Jul 2010 86,754 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,841 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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BJ56 PXT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ56 PXT, 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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BJ56 PXT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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