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PJ55 TZC

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,832 mi
Last recorded195,832 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 TZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 195,832 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 190,022 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre signs inner sidewall maybe damaged ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 190,022 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre signs inner sidewall maybe damaged ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 186,131 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 186,131 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working R501 (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working R239 (lens/bulb holder damaged) (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 181,781 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 181,781 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 175,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 168,908 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)

nsf+osf track rods have a little play

Fail 23 Nov 2013 168,787 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 160,684 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)

nsf+osf track rods have play

Pass 5 Nov 2011 155,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 148,909 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 140,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 110,455 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 110,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PJ55 TZC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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