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BD56 ZCX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,099 mi
Last recorded120,099 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded (outer skin loose)

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,065 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded (outer skins becoming detached)

Fail 25 Nov 2022 116,065 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease leaking from outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not affecting headlamp aim (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front engine undertray hanging down but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded (outer skins becoming detached)

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,567 miles

centre & rear silencers deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2021 112,567 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre & rear silencers deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,930 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,959 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 100,121 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,101 miles

exhaust system poor/corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,003 miles

near side rear tyre close to limit.

all suspension coil springs corroded.

both front brake discs worn/corroded.

both front tyres low tread.

exhaust system poor in places.

off side front outer drive shaft boot poor slightly leaking grease.

off side rear tyre low tread.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,018 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 79,308 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,575 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 64,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,684 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 40,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,967 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 ZCX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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