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BJ06 LBZ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,078 mi
Last recorded142,078 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 LBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 142,078 miles

Rear both sides parking brake slight low

Pass 4 May 2019 135,139 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 135,139 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 127,236 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 117,583 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 109,972 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 102,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 102,842 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,424 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,855 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,635 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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BJ06 LBZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ06 LBZ, 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 BJ06 LBZ registered?

BJ06 LBZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 LBZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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