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BF06 ZZP

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

146,141 mi
Last recorded146,141 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 ZZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 146,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill double skinned (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 146,141 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill double skinned (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 140,131 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 140,122 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 136,907 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended....205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 136,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended....205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 133,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All...Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both....Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 133,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All...Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both....Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 129,412 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All....Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17....Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 129,220 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All....Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17....Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,410 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All.....Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 125,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All.....Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit....Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,513 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed area,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both...Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 118,465 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed area,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both...Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Dipped beam slightly dim

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 111,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Dipped beam slightly dim

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,262 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All......Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

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

Parking brake only just met minimum performance requirements

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 106,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All......Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum performance requirements

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 102,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,025 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2016 97,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,859 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to back box outer skin

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,962 miles

1 corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,341 miles

all four brake discs rusty

outer skin of centre silencer badly corroded but no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,005 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2010 51,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 41,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BF06 ZZP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BF06 ZZP, 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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BF06 ZZP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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