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AY55 BPZ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,229 mi
Last recorded187,229 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 187,229 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 187,225 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system bracket broken

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 on inner near (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear heat shield lose

Pass 17 Feb 2016 173,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn and going out of shape on inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 161,201 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 161,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 149,031 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 131,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,490 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 102,490 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,067 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,221 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,445 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,197 miles

front wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

o/s/f fog light smashed

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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AY55 BPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY55 BPZ, 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 AY55 BPZ registered?

AY55 BPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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