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PL02 PUB

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,290 mi
Last recorded155,290 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 PUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 155,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at gasket between front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 155,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at gasket between front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 155,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre silencer gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 141,486 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 141,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 124,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced Flashing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 111,116 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced Flashing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,648 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 107,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,737 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 103,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,056 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,483 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 89,483 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,338 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,739 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 65,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,315 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 55,315 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,238 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,395 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,480 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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PL02 PUB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PL02 PUB, 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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PL02 PUB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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