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P961 LLT

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 LLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 79,289 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 79,288 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,862 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 78,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,888 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 77,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,773 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,499 miles

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,683 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2015 67,139 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,339 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,261 miles

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

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 7 Jul 2011 38,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,283 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,890 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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P961 LLT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P961 LLT, 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 P961 LLT registered?

P961 LLT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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