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BJ56 LWN

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,207 mi
Last recorded92,207 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,207 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 92,207 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 87,115 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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 Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper split apart

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,640 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 72,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre stepped inside edge

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,622 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,320 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,573 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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BJ56 LWN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ56 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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