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SJ06 FNM

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,073 mi
Last recorded122,073 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 FNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 122,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 122,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 119,616 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 119,612 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 116,707 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 116,701 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,750 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 105,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 93,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,331 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,003 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,251 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,916 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 77,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,459 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,939 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 57,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,538 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)

rear pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,542 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 36,542 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,462 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,734 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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SJ06 FNM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ06 FNM, 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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What year was SJ06 FNM registered?

SJ06 FNM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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