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BF56 CHZ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

229,600 mi
Last recorded229,600 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 CHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 229,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 229,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 226,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 222,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 216,029 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 208,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 201,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 201,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 192,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 183,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 172,195 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2018 172,058 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device insecure brake pad lining dettached (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Central Rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2017 160,694 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 154,945 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 154,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 144,613 miles

slight wear on inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 15 Nov 2013 127,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 112,442 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,399 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,216 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,353 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 62,353 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BF56 CHZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF56 CHZ, 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 BF56 CHZ registered?

BF56 CHZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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