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BF56 CJU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,981 mi
Last recorded178,981 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 CJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 178,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 26 Sep 2018 171,160 miles

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2018 171,143 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2017 164,723 miles

front brake discs worn slightly pads worn 70% aprox

hand brake dose not lock up

Fail 26 Sep 2017 164,718 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly pads worn 70% aprox

hand brake dose not lock up

n/s/f tyre has low tread needs replacing

Pass 26 Sep 2016 158,650 miles

Both offside tyres becoming worn at inner edges

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Engine and sills obscured by trims and under trays

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 3 Sep 2015 144,349 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn almost smooth at its extreme inner edge

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Pass 24 Sep 2014 130,722 miles

Both front tyres becoming worn at extreme inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 116,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyres worn smooth at edges at shallower tread design

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,905 miles

All four tyres are wearing more at the inner edges

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All four tyres are wearing more at the inner edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,870 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,651 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,060 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2009 54,060 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres worn edges

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 CJU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BF56 CJU, 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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BF56 CJU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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