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BD06 SYH

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,063 mi
Last recorded160,063 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 160,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 160,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 148,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 134,948 miles

Offside Front Small cut in tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2017 134,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Small cut in tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,354 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 124,320 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 112,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 97,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 97,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,242 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 85,242 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,707 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,485 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 66,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 58,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,654 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 49,654 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,178 miles

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 SYH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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