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PJ06 FBY

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,502 mi
Last recorded128,502 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 FBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 128,502 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside repeater lens missing

Offside seat belt starting to fray

all tyres perished and worn on edges

both exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2021 124,202 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2019 118,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater cover missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2019 118,135 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater cover missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,809 miles

front+rear brake pads getting low

o/s headlamp getting dim,rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing,suspension components corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2018 114,807 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured link rod broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front+rear brake pads getting low

o/s headlamp getting dim,rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing,suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,986 miles

COVER FITTED UNDER ENGINE

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

OIL LEAK

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed DRIVERS (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 109,980 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

COVER FITTED UNDER ENGINE

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

OIL LEAK

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed DRIVERS (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 May 2016 106,082 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 106,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 May 2015 102,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 97,235 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 97,235 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 89,744 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 81,620 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2011 71,492 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,473 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,786 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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PJ06 FBY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ06 FBY, 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 FBY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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