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BD06 SXO

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,552 mi
Last recorded130,552 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 130,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 122,202 miles

ALL EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 117,349 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 112,133 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 106,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 102,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 96,841 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 96,839 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,481 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 88,478 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 24 May 2018 77,980 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 77,980 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,446 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 62,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 57,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 53,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2015 53,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 49,013 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 44,899 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 44,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 40,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre feathered

Pass 28 May 2012 40,913 miles

Offside front tyre feathered

Pass 24 May 2011 35,546 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 30,481 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 30,481 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 23,628 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 23,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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BD06 SXO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD06 SXO, 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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BD06 SXO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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