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N12 PCM

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,520 mi
Last recorded145,520 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 PCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 145,520 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 145,520 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 140,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 132,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 127,047 miles

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

exhaust outerskin deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,508 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 116,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust outerskin deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,103 miles

exhaust outerskin deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,916 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 110,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,628 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,033 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,426 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,800 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 97,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,610 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 83,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,633 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 59,089 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,089 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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N12 PCM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black 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 N12 PCM, 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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N12 PCM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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