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BD06 SXP

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,843 mi
Last recorded126,843 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 126,843 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 119,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 116,925 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 111,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 105,443 miles

park brake requirements only just met, little reserve travel on lever.

Pass 25 May 2021 99,277 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 May 2020 93,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

undertrays limiting view of components

Pass 15 May 2019 90,124 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 90,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 May 2018 85,011 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 79,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 73,626 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s headlamp poor intensity

Pass 15 May 2014 59,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml stays on .

Pass 10 May 2013 52,436 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 47,147 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,268 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 41,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,372 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 20,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SXP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD06 SXP, 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 BD06 SXP registered?

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

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