MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
slight corrosion to exhaust outter skin
exhaust deteriorating
unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat fitted n/s rear
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
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
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BF56 HCL registered?
BF56 HCL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2006.
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