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BD06 SYW

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,402 mi
Last recorded153,402 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 153,402 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 143,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 143,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 131,961 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 131,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,325 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 121,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inpsect

Fail 29 May 2019 121,411 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inpsect

Pass 30 May 2018 115,829 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 109,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,376 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 103,076 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 95,010 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 85,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 74,690 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 65,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 54,558 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,940 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,610 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 SYW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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