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BD06 XAW

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,695 mi
Last recorded187,695 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 XAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 187,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 182,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 180,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 175,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 163,371 miles

Exhaust hangers and silencers corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 155,448 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 151,485 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 151,482 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front marker light out

Pass 20 Jun 2016 120,565 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

o/s front marker light out

o/s front tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 120,563 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure fowling on inner driveshaft (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

o/s front marker light out

o/s front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 104,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 93,259 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 77,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 67,484 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,333 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 XAW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

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

Is BD06 XAW safe to buy?

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