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P30 PUP

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,791 mi
Last recorded60,791 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 PUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 57,519 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 55,511 miles

Offside Headlamp dip beam image is on the very upper limit of it's limit and can not be adjusted.

Pass 15 May 2023 53,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 52,328 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 51,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 51,136 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 51,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front lamps adjusted to pass. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 49,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 48,588 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 47,020 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on edges.( possible lower arm bushes affecting tracking)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play and deteriorating. (2.5.B.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in poor condition and excessively corroded on outside face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 45,063 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 42,962 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 40,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 37,029 miles

Advise n/s rear tyre near legal limits

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

Pass 29 May 2012 33,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,055 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,735 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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P30 PUP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P30 PUP, 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 P30 PUP registered?

P30 PUP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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