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NJ06 VHK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,580 mi
Last recorded178,580 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 VHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 178,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 165,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 165,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 154,881 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 147,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges and cuts in side wall

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

damge to nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 3 May 2017 147,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges and cuts in side wall

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damge to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2016 140,654 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

offside and nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2016 140,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

offside and nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 136,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 128,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise near side front mirror unit damaged

advise near side rear tyre distorted & out off shape splitting

advise one of the near side rear tail lights not working

advise the near side front orange marker light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2013 116,180 miles

advise rear exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 24 Mar 2012 104,487 miles

advise off side front tyre uneven tyre wear

advise one of near side rear tail lights not working

Fail 24 Mar 2012 104,483 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise off side front tyre uneven tyre wear

advise one of near side rear tail lights not working

unable to check aim off side front

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,450 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,450 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,953 miles

advise front pads worn

advise front screen chipped just outside zone a

advise n/s/f tyre worn / wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

strong advise o/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread and is worn on inner edge

strong advise rear pads low (o/s/r inner worse than rest)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 62,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise front pads worn

advise front screen chipped just outside zone a

advise n/s/f tyre worn / wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

strong advise o/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread and is worn on inner edge

strong advise rear pads low (o/s/r inner worse than rest)

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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NJ06 VHK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NJ06 VHK, 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 NJ06 VHK registered?

NJ06 VHK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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