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MJ06 ZWM

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,234 mi
Last recorded151,234 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 ZWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 151,234 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 150,595 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 150,415 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 149,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2023 149,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 149,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2019 148,037 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 147,093 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 147,086 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 144,396 miles

Nearside Front seat belt locking mechanism slight faulty but locks securely

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a nail in tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

signs of oil leak on under tray

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of sum testable items

Fail 29 Jun 2016 144,396 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt locking mechanism slight faulty but locks securely

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a nail in tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 138,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s front road wheel repaired

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2015 138,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s front road wheel repaired

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 130,395 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 130,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 122,442 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,534 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 83,881 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 83,881 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 74,254 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,577 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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MJ06 ZWM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ06 ZWM, 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 MJ06 ZWM registered?

MJ06 ZWM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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