CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD06 SYY

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

158,684 mi
Last recorded158,684 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 158,684 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 154,495 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 147,634 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 143,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 138,859 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,425 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 134,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 128,087 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorated but not leaking

tailbox mounting not attached but exhaust fully supported

Fail 21 Mar 2019 128,087 miles

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

centre exhaust section deteriorated but not leaking

tailbox mounting not attached but exhaust fully supported

Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,782 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,739 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 83,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 56,377 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 49,355 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,101 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2009 23,391 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD06 SYY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD06 SYY?

You can check the full history of BD06 SYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD06 SYY registered?

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

Is BD06 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 SYY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD06 SYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD06 SYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.