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VA06 JKJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,683 mi
Last recorded140,683 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 JKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 140,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 129,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 129,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 98,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 79,699 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 79,699 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 62,617 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

h/brake long

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,837 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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VA06 JKJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VA06 JKJ, 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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VA06 JKJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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