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BG06 XFL

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,797 mi
Last recorded170,797 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 170,797 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 165,107 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 165,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 159,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 154,934 miles

Eml light on

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 154,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Eml light on

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 145,814 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rack area (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 145,813 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Running light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rack area (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 136,127 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 135,100 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 129,162 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 123,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 109,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 9 May 2011 94,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 80,933 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 80,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,555 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 XFL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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