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PN56 EHJ

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,078 mi
Last recorded167,078 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 EHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 167,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn very low on inner edge (raised tread pattern) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering arm has play in inner joint

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

Offside mirror assembly slightly loose

Fail 12 Feb 2020 167,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor detached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn very low on inner edge (raised tread pattern) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering arm has play in inner joint

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

Offside mirror assembly slightly loose

undertray sitting low and poorly secured

Pass 20 Feb 2019 139,594 miles

Offside Front height sensor insecure

Offside headlamp slightly dull

Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,464 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 124,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 119,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,720 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,446 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread pattern

Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,069 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 92,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,781 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,358 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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PN56 EHJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN56 EHJ, 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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PN56 EHJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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