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BG06 XFD

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,986 mi
Last recorded118,986 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,986 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 113,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 105,629 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,552 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,303 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 89,303 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,669 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,665 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 78,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,629 miles

offide door mirror damaged

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offide door mirror damaged

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,937 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,840 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 54,839 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

kiddy seat offside rear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,853 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 XFD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFD, 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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What year was BG06 XFD registered?

BG06 XFD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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