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VA06 JKX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,168 mi
Last recorded188,168 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 JKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 188,168 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

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

anti skid service message on screen

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2021 188,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

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

anti skid service message on screen

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2019 171,922 miles

Anti skid message on dash

Center rear view mirror missing

Chip in windscreen

Coil springs corroded (all)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

Offside Front Fog lens damaged

Oil misting around PAS reservoir

Pass 26 Jun 2018 168,443 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and will require attention soon.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 168,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and will require attention soon.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 161,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded centre and rear silencers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

anti skid service message on display

Pass 24 Jun 2016 153,861 miles

Centre exhaust silencers corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti skid service massage on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2015 144,548 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

anti skid message on dash

child seat fitted to front passenger seat with air bag turned on

n/s/f tyre kerb damage

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 127,588 miles

Centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 116,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F fog light damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 116,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F fog light damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti skid service message displayed on screen

Fail 31 Aug 2012 103,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti skid service message displayed on screen

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,084 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 75,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre down to 2,5mm.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,870 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 JKX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JKX, 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 JKX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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