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PA06 RJA

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,288 mi
Last recorded138,288 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA06 RJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 138,288 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 138,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 136,061 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 136,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,198 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 128,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,394 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 118,394 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,085 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,858 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 82,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 76,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,930 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,680 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,639 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,620 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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PA06 RJA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PA06 RJA, 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 PA06 RJA registered?

PA06 RJA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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The MOT history for PA06 RJA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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