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BF56 HBA

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,436 mi
Last recorded204,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 HBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 204,436 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/SF BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 184,122 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 177,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 177,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 170,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 170,867 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 163,364 miles

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

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

rear disc lipped

Pass 16 Apr 2012 154,469 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 143,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 126,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 106,742 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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BF56 HBA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF56 HBA registered?

BF56 HBA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for BF56 HBA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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