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OV06 VJN

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,531 mi
Last recorded112,531 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2017 112,531 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 112,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 95,636 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,825 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 79,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 65,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,803 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,919 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 36,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OV06 VJN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OV06 VJN, 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 OV06 VJN registered?

OV06 VJN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is OV06 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 VJN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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