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BD06 XAY

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,790 mi
Last recorded170,790 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 170,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 170,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 167,815 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 167,105 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 166,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 166,107 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 165,382 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 20 Jan 2020 164,651 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 164,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 162,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 158,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 143,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 128,396 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 127,323 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 127,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 119,266 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 119,143 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,827 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 110,732 miles

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.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,363 miles

small chip offside windscreen

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges and right on limit

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,955 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

exhaust support brackets getting corroded

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,097 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 67,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,125 miles

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

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 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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