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NJ06 VJM

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

195,023 mi
Last recorded195,023 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 VJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 195,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 186,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 177,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front brake back plate corroded & loose

Pass 20 Jan 2020 164,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jan 2019 154,233 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

front brake pads wearing low

o/s rear brake back plate

Pass 11 Jan 2018 141,993 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread, and starting to go out of shape.

offside and nearside front tyres low on tread, and have uneven wear.

rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded through.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 131,640 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 121,894 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 121,894 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 120,199 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015 120,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/s/f trye wearing on inside edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,638 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 92,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,682 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,535 miles

emissions tested but reading too low to be detected

offside front tyre on limit

Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,153 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 67,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 54,481 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 VJM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NJ06 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

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

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