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OE56 VPJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 VPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 138,287 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wish bones (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 135,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 128,290 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 120,404 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 119,771 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 97,049 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 97,049 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,559 miles

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 24 %

Brakes ; Rear brake pads worn thin

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bush deteriorated

Tyres ; *** n/s/f valve stem perished

Tyres ; n/s/r tread at 2 mm , close to legal limit

Wheels ; n/s/f & o/s/f slightly distorted at inner rim

Fail 31 Jan 2017 93,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low up / down adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low up / down adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Brakes ; Rear brake pads worn thin

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 24 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bush deteriorated

Tyres ; *** n/s/f valve stem perished

Tyres ; n/s/r tread at 2 mm , close to legal limit

Wheels ; n/s/f & o/s/f slightly distorted at inner rim

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,851 miles

centre exhaust box baffles loose

engine management light on

nails in both rear tyres

nearside door mirror cover missing/damaged

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 29 Jan 2016 85,834 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

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

centre exhaust box baffles loose

engine management light on

nails in both rear tyres

nearside door mirror cover missing/damaged

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT ON.

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT ON.

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,221 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 38,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,146 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 12,369 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,369 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 7,953 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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OE56 VPJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE56 VPJ, 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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OE56 VPJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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