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MJ56 JTU

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,856 mi
Last recorded74,856 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 JTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 74,856 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 74,856 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 66,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,590 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,209 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 62,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,468 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,772 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,815 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 49,815 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,858 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,015 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 38,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,404 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,910 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 20,762 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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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MJ56 JTU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ56 JTU, 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 MJ56 JTU registered?

MJ56 JTU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is MJ56 JTU safe to buy?

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