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BD06 XAV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

179,193 mi
Last recorded179,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 179,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 179,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 170,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 164,975 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 164,975 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 157,875 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 157,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald, almost to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 151,059 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2022 151,059 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all round (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 145,278 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all round (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 137,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 137,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread cut/ tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,284 miles

Offside Rear belt stalk defective

osr tyre worn smooth unevenly on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,839 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,062 miles

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

Rear child seat fited

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear child seat fited

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,825 miles

advise exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,556 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Perish And Crack.

Slight Play Within The Rear Axle, Front Bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 80,556 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Perish And Crack.

Slight Play Within The Rear Axle, Front Bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,463 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 55,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,693 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 XAV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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