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WJ06 VJG

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,922 mi
Last recorded83,922 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 83,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 83,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,706 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,688 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,305 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 23 Mar 2018 77,305 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,639 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread bald (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,692 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 60,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,386 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,386 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,522 miles

All four tyres cut on wall

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

MIL LIGHT ON

Fail 6 Mar 2014 50,522 miles

All four tyres cut on wall

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

MIL LIGHT ON

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,522 miles

All four Tyres wall DAMAGE

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

Mil light on

Fail 6 Mar 2014 50,522 miles

All four Tyres wall DAMAGE

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

Mil light on

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,851 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Mil light on

Off side rear tyre wall cut.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,561 miles

engine management light,lit up on dash

Pass 22 Jan 2011 29,990 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,537 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 18,097 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,097 miles

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

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

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 VJG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VJG, 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 WJ06 VJG registered?

WJ06 VJG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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