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MJ06 ZWX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 107,543 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 107,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 81,670 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,741 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 73,334 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,326 miles

Back box corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,319 miles

back box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,273 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 73,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,233 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 73,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 72,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 71,972 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,241 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 ZWX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

MJ06 ZWX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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