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BG06 BNV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,319 mi
Last recorded131,319 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 131,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 131,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 123,663 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))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 123,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component minor power steering oil leak on steering rack offside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside suspension coil spring lower sections corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 74,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,133 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 69,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside front suspension lower arm bushes slightly worn and perished

Pass 18 May 2011 38,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2010 32,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise both rear wheel arches body damage nearside front wing and bumper damaged

advise nearside front tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Fail 24 May 2010 32,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise both rear wheel arches body damage nearside front wing and bumper damaged

advise nearside front tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Pass 13 May 2009 24,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front wing and bumper damage

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 BNV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG06 BNV, 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 BNV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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