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VN06 HLJ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,560 mi
Last recorded138,560 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 HLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 138,560 miles

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear discs corroded

rear discs corroded and peeling

Fail 11 Mar 2017 123,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear support bracket broken away (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure and leaking (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner starting to peel and cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear discs corroded

rear discs corroded and peeling

suggest tracking check

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,439 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2016 111,438 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,784 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,819 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,819 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,758 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,643 miles

Anti-skid message on instrument panel

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 61,643 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Anti-skid message on instrument panel

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight distortion on n/s/r tyre

unable to fully inspect steering rack due to engine covers

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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VN06 HLJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VN06 HLJ, 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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VN06 HLJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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