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BG56 BFP

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,818 mi
Last recorded171,818 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 BFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 171,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush **strong advisory** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slightly rough when rotated **strong advisory** (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp light output reduced **strong advisory**

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose outer door skin damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slightly rough when rotated **strong advisory** (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and slightly loose (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine coolant bottle punctured and could leak coolant

Fail 4 Nov 2020 171,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush **strong advisory** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slightly rough when rotated **strong advisory** (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp light output reduced **strong advisory**

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose outer door skin damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slightly rough when rotated **strong advisory** (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and slightly loose (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine coolant bottle punctured and could leak coolant

Pass 8 May 2019 164,579 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 164,579 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 151,204 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 138,335 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2014 122,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 122,713 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 116,018 miles

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 116,018 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,832 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 102,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,916 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,213 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,149 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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BG56 BFP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black 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 BG56 BFP, 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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BG56 BFP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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