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BG06 BNJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,958 mi
Last recorded188,958 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 188,958 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 188,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper drop link dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F inner drive shaft gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 177,144 miles

Chip in windscreen central lower

Pass 7 Feb 2020 164,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 145,554 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 145,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 140,171 miles

Both rear tyres perished between tread.

NSR tyre tread slightly distorted at inner shoulder.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 140,170 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres perished between tread.

NSR tyre tread slightly distorted at inner shoulder.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 132,002 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 122,638 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 122,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 115,680 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 107,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 100,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 100,546 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 100,540 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,310 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)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 62,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,744 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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BG06 BNJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG06 BNJ, 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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BG06 BNJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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