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NJ06 VJD

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,628 mi
Last recorded116,628 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 VJD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 116,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail also in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

service warning on

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,846 miles

Approx 3mm left on rear brake pads

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

O/S/F worn on outer edge, bald on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight scratches on windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2019 107,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Approx 3mm left on rear brake pads

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

O/S/F worn on outer edge, bald on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F tyre worn almost to core on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 99,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F tyre worn almost to core on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,422 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 90,422 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,509 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 85,509 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,372 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,356 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

N/S/R tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,758 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,743 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

condition of front number plate

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jan 2012 57,741 miles

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

condition of front number plate

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,219 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 51,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,696 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 19 Jan 2009 37,329 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 VJD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

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

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