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BG06 XFT

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,110 mi
Last recorded189,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 189,110 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 188,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 154,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre less than 1.6 mm on inside and outside edges of tread

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust mounting broken

Offside Front tyre less than 1.6 mm on inside and outside edges of tread

Fail 24 Jul 2017 154,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre less than 1.6 mm on inside and outside edges of tread

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust mounting broken

Offside Front tyre less than 1.6 mm on inside and outside edges of tread

Offside Rear tyre less than 1.0 mm on inside edge of tread

Pass 15 Jul 2016 125,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear passenger seats/belts not tested

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,393 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 96,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn less than 1.6 mm on inside edges of tread.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,239 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,972 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,739 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 35,739 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XFT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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