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PJ06 ETE

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,490 mi
Last recorded188,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 ETE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 188,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 180,996 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 173,285 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 161,747 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 147,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 136,287 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust center section slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 133,935 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre worn inner edge,nearside front tyre worn both edges

Fail 15 Jun 2017 133,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre worn inner edge,nearside front tyre worn both edges

Pass 7 Jun 2016 126,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,459 miles

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)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2014 104,289 miles

Nearside front wheel has slight rim damage

Rear brake disc's worn and pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,151 miles

dent in n/s/f road wheel

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm + out of shape

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,662 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,931 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 64,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 51,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear tyres tread worn low on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2009 36,569 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 36,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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PJ06 ETE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ06 ETE, 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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PJ06 ETE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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