MOT Status
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140,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drop link dust cover perishing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on edges
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AUX BELT NOISE
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15 % (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AUX BELT NOISE
ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15 % (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. 205/50/r17 93w (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box is corroded at pipe and has slight leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both offside tyre's are under inflated.
Coolant level on minimum.
Engine management light illuminated.
Exhaust system corroding.
High level brake light flickers slightly, and is not very bright.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre size- 205/50-R17 93W.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear tyre 3mm
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear tyre 3mm
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear tyre 3mm
suspect leak from radiator
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre 2mm and bald on outer edge
offside rear tyre 3mm
suspect leak from radiator
offside front tyre 5mm and bald on inner edge
nearside front fog lamp lense cracked
offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ55 TZA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 PJ55 TZA, 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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PJ55 TZA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 January 2006.
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