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NJ06 VHZ

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,444 mi
Last recorded116,444 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 VHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 116,444 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 116,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,731 miles

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

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

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,958 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,420 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 94,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,175 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 79,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,611 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 27,081 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,081 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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NJ06 VHZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

NJ06 VHZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is NJ06 VHZ safe to buy?

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