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BG56 EFH

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,823 mi
Last recorded107,823 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 98,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 85,685 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 85,681 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (been rubbing on arch) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 76,909 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 76,908 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR CHECK MINIMUM ADVISED REPLACEMENT THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE POOR PERFORMANCE >> CHECK ADVISED

Pass 30 May 2019 69,669 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 57,168 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,737 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 48,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckle (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,102 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 36,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,746 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,889 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,420 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 13,691 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,555 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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BG56 EFH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFH, 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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What year was BG56 EFH registered?

BG56 EFH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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