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BD56 FTU

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,096 mi
Last recorded183,096 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 183,096 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed No oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch lining insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 175,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 172,027 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 172,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 167,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 167,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 150,417 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 147,766 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes - worn/splitting

Nearside Rear suspension anti roll bar link - slight worn

Rear exhaust mounting - adrift - system adequately supported

Fail 2 Jan 2020 147,764 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes - worn/splitting

Nearside Rear suspension anti roll bar link - slight worn

Rear exhaust mounting - adrift - system adequately supported

Pass 11 Jan 2019 133,210 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 132,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 123,888 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 111,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer casing coming away

Fail 4 Jan 2017 111,623 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer casing coming away

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 93,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,547 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges recomend tracking

vehicle wet when tested

Fail 3 Jan 2013 80,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre/rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,292 miles

centre/rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 70,355 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,355 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,518 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)

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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BD56 FTU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD56 FTU, 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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BD56 FTU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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