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BD56 FTV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,630 mi
Last recorded105,630 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 105,455 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,473 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 81,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,187 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 77,187 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,657 miles

Nearside Front door card missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear damp area on brake caliper

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,621 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 57,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,717 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 53,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,479 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,479 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 31,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,313 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,565 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 30,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 24,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,537 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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BD56 FTV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FTV, 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 BD56 FTV registered?

BD56 FTV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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