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P999 DGS

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,468 mi
Last recorded187,468 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 DGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 187,468 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust shield loose

Fail 11 Feb 2021 187,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust shield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2019 183,649 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 176,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 176,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 171,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 160,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 160,577 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 133,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 133,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,966 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,712 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 82,712 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,694 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 46,176 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,176 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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P999 DGS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P999 DGS, 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 P999 DGS registered?

P999 DGS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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