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BG06 XFE

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,025 mi
Last recorded148,025 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 148,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit - Flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 148,025 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit - Flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f marker light inop

Pass 17 Jul 2020 136,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 136,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,594 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 125,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,710 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 119,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,096 miles

covers fitted underneath & over sills

Fail 26 Apr 2018 116,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

covers fitted underneath & over sills

Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,466 miles

Rear silencer outer skin split and corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,198 miles

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

covers on under car

Fail 13 Apr 2016 101,194 miles

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

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

covers on under car

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

silencer outer skin split and corroded

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 25 Apr 2014 74,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

silencer outer skin split and corroded

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,094 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,836 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 30,577 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 XFE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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