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BF56 HCL

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,978 mi
Last recorded176,978 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 HCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 176,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 176,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 163,435 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion to exhaust outter skin

Pass 28 Sep 2016 152,708 miles

exhaust deteriorating

unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 28 Sep 2016 152,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 3 Oct 2015 137,913 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

n/s front shock absorber damp

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge --will require attention soon

not able to inspect rear seat belts due to child seat in n/s rear

Fail 3 Oct 2015 137,913 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorating

n/s front shock absorber damp

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge --will require attention soon

not able to inspect rear seat belts due to child seat in n/s rear

Fail 11 Oct 2014 121,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s front shock absorber slightly damp

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

un able to fully inspect seat belts due to child seat fitted

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 121,751 miles

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

all tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s front shock absorber slightly damp

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

un able to fully inspect seat belts due to child seat fitted

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2013 110,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Nov 2013 110,732 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 90,019 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,643 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 HCL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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