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BD06 SYU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,677 mi
Last recorded103,677 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 103,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2024 103,625 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,903 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 95,903 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,399 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,761 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND BACK BOX CORRODED

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

corrosion of suspenion comonents and subframe

Fail 29 Oct 2021 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND BACK BOX CORRODED

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

corrosion of suspenion comonents and subframe

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,043 miles

corrosion of suspension components

Pass 13 Apr 2019 83,613 miles

corrosion of suspension components and subframes

Fail 12 Apr 2019 83,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion of suspension components and subframes

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R - rear "A" arm bush play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F - rear "A" arm bush play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust outer silencer skin separating

exhaust tail pipe split

Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,931 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both rear (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers underside

Exhaust corroded in places

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,965 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Stone chips in the windscreen

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on edges and cracks in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,117 miles

Corrosion on exhaust back box.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

anti skid service required showing on dash display

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,940 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 32,848 miles

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

Both rear tyres split inner side walls

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,052 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 15,803 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 SYU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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