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PE06 VPZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,958 mi
Last recorded116,958 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 VPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 116,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 108,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 100,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,891 miles

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

Offside Rear pads half worn

middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 99,891 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear pads half worn

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,099 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,368 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 71,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2016 66,887 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2016 66,887 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,719 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 457,877 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 457,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,861 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 20,564 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 15,685 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 15,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,509 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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PE06 VPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PE06 VPZ, 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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PE06 VPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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