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SA06 NBJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,187 mi
Last recorded135,187 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 NBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 135,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Ns & Os. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 128,849 miles

'Eml' on ??

Engine oil level low

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 128,849 miles

'Eml' on ??

Engine oil level low

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 124,384 miles

'Eml' on

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 124,384 miles

'Eml' on

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 116,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,460 miles

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe bracket broken, exhaust adequately supported by other brackets

Fail 2 Apr 2013 94,460 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe bracket broken, exhaust adequately supported by other brackets

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,611 miles

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

crack on windscreen

n.s.r tyre has been ran flat side walls cracked on inside

Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,095 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 68,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,167 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 39,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,555 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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SA06 NBJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA06 NBJ, 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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SA06 NBJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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