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BG06 XFF

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,192 mi
Last recorded189,192 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 189,192 miles

Coolant bottle cracking

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is rough

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 189,192 miles

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

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

Coolant bottle cracking

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is rough

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

Pass 24 May 2017 162,203 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside headlamp insecure

Fail 24 May 2017 162,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside headlamp insecure

Pass 5 May 2016 145,142 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 21 Apr 2015 131,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 104,023 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 104,023 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 87,751 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2011 72,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,469 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 39,127 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 39,127 miles

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

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

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

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 XFF 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 66.7%.

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

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