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VA06 JKN

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,294 mi
Last recorded143,294 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 JKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 143,294 miles

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

deterioration to rear exhaust

Pass 23 May 2016 131,078 miles

deterioration to exhaust

front tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,196 miles

deterioration to rear exhaust box

Fail 1 Jun 2015 120,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

deterioration to rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,433 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2013 100,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,079 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording a lower effort

Fail 4 Sep 2012 95,061 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,049 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

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 JKN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA06 JKN, 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 VA06 JKN registered?

VA06 JKN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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