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BG56 WVW

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,503 mi
Last recorded208,503 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 208,503 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 194,309 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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 194,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump area/ sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and damaged on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 184,707 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 184,644 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 174,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 162,107 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 162,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 147,897 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin rusty (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 131,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin worn check near future (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inners uneven wear check change soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 115,768 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 72,195 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 65,888 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,354 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 WVW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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