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BD56 VVB

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,090 mi
Last recorded150,090 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 150,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 128,235 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 121,302 miles

front number plate stained not effecting lettering

n/s/f pin hole split in inner drive shaft gaiter

n/s/f tyres worn on edges

o/s/f tyres worn on edges

rear number plate stained not effecting lettering

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,083 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 101,004 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear low

front brake pads starting to wear low

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,004 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear low

front brake pads starting to wear low

small chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VVB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD56 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

BD56 VVB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is BD56 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 VVB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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