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BD56 VVA

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,558 mi
Last recorded137,558 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 137,558 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,897 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 98,826 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 80,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,359 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,188 miles

front door tints to dark

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,819 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 46,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VVA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD56 VVA registered?

BD56 VVA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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