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EJ06 DJV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,487 mi
Last recorded137,487 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 DJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 137,487 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 137,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 136,214 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 136,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 134,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 126,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 117,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 117,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 109,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 104,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,714 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,682 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,925 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 60,770 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 54,162 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,917 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,279 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 38,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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EJ06 DJV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EJ06 DJV, 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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What year was EJ06 DJV registered?

EJ06 DJV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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