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V50 NJW

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,502 mi
Last recorded163,502 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 NJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 163,502 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

Pass 5 Feb 2021 154,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,936 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 131,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,764 miles

both rear shockers corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

screen is damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2017 127,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shockers corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

screen is damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,420 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS CORRODED

SCREEN IS CHIPPED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS LOW AND IS BALD ON THE INNER EDGE

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND CLOSE TO A FAILURE

MAIN BEAM SELECTOR SOME TIMES DOES NOT WORK

Fail 18 Apr 2016 122,420 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND CLOSE TO A FAILURE

MAIN BEAM SELECTOR SOME TIMES DOES NOT WORK

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS LOW AND IS BALD ON THE INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS CORRODED

SCREEN IS CHIPPED

Pass 20 Apr 2015 113,591 miles

rear exhaust box corroded, front brake pads are very low

Pass 3 Apr 2014 101,817 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 101,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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 12 Feb 2013 84,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,163 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,539 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,879 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside headlamp adjuster siezed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside headlamp adjuster siezed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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V50 NJW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V50 NJW, 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 V50 NJW registered?

V50 NJW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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