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BG06 BOJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,060 mi
Last recorded186,060 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 186,060 miles

under body covered

Fail 26 Nov 2025 186,039 miles

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

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

under body covered

Pass 13 Nov 2024 177,684 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 177,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 171,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 168,998 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 9 years old

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges and starting to show age cracks

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both shock absorber bump stops worn/deteriorated and dust covers loose

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components showing corrosion rear arms, anti-roll bars etc, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 168,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 9 years old

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges and starting to show age cracks

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both shock absorber bump stops worn/deteriorated and dust covers loose

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components showing corrosion rear arms, anti-roll bars etc, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 163,526 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 163,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 158,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 158,067 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaurst corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 152,795 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 152,784 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,359 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 144,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin seperating

Pass 3 Feb 2016 128,614 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding badly

Fail 29 Jan 2016 128,607 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding badly

Pass 5 Nov 2015 125,319 miles

mid exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,377 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,190 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 84,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 84,193 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 59,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 59,913 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,308 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 BOJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BOJ, 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 BOJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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