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PG06 XJY

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,638 mi
Last recorded123,638 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 XJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 123,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 123,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 117,027 miles

Nearside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 117,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,770 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 89,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 May 2014 89,372 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 May 2013 82,730 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 82,730 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 54,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,586 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,586 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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PG06 XJY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PG06 XJY, 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 PG06 XJY registered?

PG06 XJY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 August 2006.

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