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BG56 KWH

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,586 mi
Last recorded86,586 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 86,586 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front fog lamp lenses damaged/cracked

offside front side light bulb dim

Fail 6 Jan 2026 86,583 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front fog light lenses damaged/cracked

offside and nearside cv gaiters losing grease

offside front side light bulb dim

Fail 24 Dec 2025 86,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front fog light lenses damaged/cracked

offside and nearside cv gaiters losing grease

offside front side light bulb dim

Pass 8 Jan 2025 81,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front fog lamp lenses cracked/damaged

offside registration plate light flickers

Fail 2 Jan 2025 81,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front fog lamp lenses cracked/damaged

offside registration plate light flickers

Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot deteriorated seepage of grease

Offside Rear no plate lamp poor

front wipers getting poor smeary

Fail 8 Jan 2024 74,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot deteriorated seepage of grease

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear no plate lamp poor

front wipers getting poor smeary

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,985 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,367 miles

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

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

offside outer cv gaiter perished/losing grease

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 25,589 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,527 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 24,330 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,791 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,345 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 22,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,860 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,565 miles

N/S/F centre wheel trim missing

Fail 20 Oct 2009 22,565 miles

N/S/F centre wheel trim missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KWH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KWH, 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 KWH registered?

BG56 KWH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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