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BD06 SYV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,687 mi
Last recorded143,687 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 143,687 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 143,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 143,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 120,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,120 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 101,015 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,750 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,804 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,379 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,359 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 SYV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

BD06 SYV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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