MOT Status
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170,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system badly corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working in op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x/s play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system badly corroded
n/s/f tyre getting low
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear shockers damp
bottom arm rear bushes splitting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear exhaust silencer outer skin detiorated
rear wiper torn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Near side front tyre getting low.
both rear suspension blade front bushes getting perished
exhaust and support brackets getting corroded
nearside front and offside front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges
nearside rear tyre getting low
small chip offside windscreen
some play front drop links
small chip offside windscreen
both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges and right on limit
exhaust and support brackets getting corroded
both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges
exhaust support brackets getting corroded
some play front drop links
some play steering rack
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD06 XAY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 XAY, 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 XAY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.
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