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BD56 VVP

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,393 mi
Last recorded129,393 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2025 129,393 miles

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))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 124,745 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 124,745 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 119,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,669 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,423 miles

Offside front shock absorber, rubber gaiter damaged/split

Fail 20 Jan 2021 107,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front shock absorber, rubber gaiter damaged/split

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 101,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroed and rear heat sheld loos

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,779 miles

Front shocker starting to get week

Offside Rear side wall scuff

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,263 miles

Nearside Front side marker

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,500 miles

Nearside Front slight outer side wall damage

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

Offside Front slight outer side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 81,500 miles

Nearside Front slight outer side wall damage

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

Offside Front slight outer side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 75,155 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 75,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted at n/s/r

n/s/f light output becoming reduced

Fail 25 Jan 2014 63,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 58,614 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 58,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,737 miles

both rear tyre walls have small cuts on them

small cuts on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,853 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,770 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,285 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 VVP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

BD56 VVP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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