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V50 PGE

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

36,065 mi
Last recorded36,065 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 PGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 36,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 35,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 33,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 32,636 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 32,386 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 32,077 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,842 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,779 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 25,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,049 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,519 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 18,519 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,109 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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V50 PGE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PGE, 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 PGE registered?

V50 PGE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is V50 PGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V50 PGE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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