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BF56 TLO

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,607 mi
Last recorded156,607 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 TLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 156,607 miles

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))

Parking brake efficient only just achieving the required limit

Pass 6 Dec 2019 147,447 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 147,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 141,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear side light out at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2018 141,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear side light out at time of test

parking brake only made minimum effort

Pass 4 Oct 2017 140,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 137,716 miles

exhaust surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 134,229 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 128,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 117,352 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,176 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,650 miles

Offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

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 TLO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

BF56 TLO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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