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EJ06 PZB

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 PZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,267 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 96,635 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 93,786 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 91,780 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 91,780 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 89,457 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 87,730 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 85,799 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 85,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 82,889 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 82,889 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 80,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 76,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,419 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 73,204 miles

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

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

Wipers smear screen

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 67,385 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre worn oninner edge.

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

Slight dammage to NSF tyre outer side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight damage to o/s wing repeator

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,796 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,626 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 22,396 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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EJ06 PZB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZB, 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 PZB registered?

EJ06 PZB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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