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BG06 BPZ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,997 mi
Last recorded132,997 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 132,997 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES DETERIATING

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT - BELT NOT TESTED

Fail 10 Sep 2015 132,997 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. n/s (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers buckle not holding (5.2.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r and worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES DETERIATING

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT - BELT NOT TESTED

Pass 9 Sep 2014 125,372 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,928 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 92,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,917 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 74,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,513 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 56,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,751 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 BPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BPZ, 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 BPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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