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BG06 XEV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,873 mi
Last recorded210,873 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 210,873 miles

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

damage to offside front road wheel

exhaust system corroded

nearside number plate light inop

stone chip in front screen

Pass 13 Jun 2019 199,900 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2019 199,884 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 190,036 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber ineffective

Fail 4 Jun 2018 190,036 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber ineffective

Pass 2 Jun 2017 171,660 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

play in nearside front lower ball joint

play in nearside inner steering arm

Pass 13 May 2016 155,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 137,816 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 119,906 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 106,805 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 92,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 77,830 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 77,830 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 63,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,286 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 XEV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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