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BJ06 LCN

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,181 mi
Last recorded152,181 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 152,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 152,181 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 142,490 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Heat shield loose at rear.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 142,485 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Heat shield loose at rear.

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 128,011 miles

Front both front tyres wearing un evenly

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

exh/rusty

heat sheild loose

Pass 23 May 2018 116,279 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 22 May 2018 116,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge valve perrished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit valve perrished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

under trays

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,268 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 91,795 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,600 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,600 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,422 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,013 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 53,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,532 miles

covers fitted preventing full inspection

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 LCN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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