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BD56 ZDF

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

251,479 mi
Last recorded251,479 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ZDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 251,479 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 243,849 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 243,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 239,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Aug 2023 234,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 226,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 226,981 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 218,265 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 218,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 213,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2020 213,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 206,700 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 201,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 187,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 171,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 163,726 miles

cut in nearside front tyre on inner side wall

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2015 163,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in nearside front tyre on inner side wall

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2014 144,643 miles

1/rear exaust box outer skin rusty

2/both reat yres low intread and wearing inner edge

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 127,942 miles

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

nearside front marker light fitted with new bulb

Pass 6 Feb 2013 127,942 miles

nearside front marker light fitted with new bulb

Fail 9 Feb 2012 110,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside front tyres slight wear on inner section

Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,853 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slight wear on inner section

Pass 16 Feb 2011 86,641 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 86,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,628 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate in poor condition

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 ZDF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

BD56 ZDF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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