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BG56 BFU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,610 mi
Last recorded45,610 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 BFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 45,610 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 33,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 20,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 12,837 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 12,614 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 12,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 12,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 12,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,918 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 11,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 11,245 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 10,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 10,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 9,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 8,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 7,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 6,536 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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BG56 BFU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 BFU registered?

BG56 BFU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is BG56 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 BFU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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