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BJ06 LCG

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,426 mi
Last recorded141,426 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 LCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 141,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 139,406 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 139,403 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 137,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 133,995 miles

middle exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 25 Apr 2022 130,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 125,805 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 125,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 124,731 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 124,731 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,764 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded & outer skin becoming loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 112,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,063 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 104,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,999 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 66,999 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,761 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,256 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,757 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,070 miles

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

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

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 LCG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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