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BJ56 LWK

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,097 mi
Last recorded222,097 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 222,097 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 222,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 220,930 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 219,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 218,367 miles

handbrake limit just met

Fail 23 Sep 2020 217,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens cloudy

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 211,075 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 211,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 199,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 189,773 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 174,917 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 174,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 158,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 158,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 140,297 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracking and perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,420 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 122,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 108,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 100,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 90,968 miles

both rear tyres and n/s/front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,213 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slightly smearing

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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BJ56 LWK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BJ56 LWK, 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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BJ56 LWK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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