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WJ06 SPZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,094 mi
Last recorded186,094 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 SPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 186,094 miles

Nearside Front shock obsorber slightly weak

Offside Front shock obsorber slightly weak

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2020 186,084 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front shock obsorber slightly weak

Offside Front shock obsorber slightly weak

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust box outer layer coroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 179,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 173,365 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 166,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 165,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 164,995 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 157,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 157,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 152,846 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge and o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pads look low

Pass 17 May 2013 145,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2013 144,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 131,156 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust box outer skin coroded slightly

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2011 118,735 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre very very close to min legal tread depth

rear indicators starting to fade in colour

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2011 118,735 miles

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

rear indicators starting to fade in colour

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 73,070 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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WJ06 SPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 WJ06 SPZ, 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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WJ06 SPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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