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BJ56 PYD

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,913 mi
Last recorded166,913 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 PYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 166,913 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 166,858 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 152,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 152,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 146,268 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 146,266 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 142,205 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 136,226 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,498 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 133,498 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 130,849 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 130,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 124,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,883 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,745 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres stepped on inner egdes

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,703 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,569 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 48,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,124 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 PYD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PYD, 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 BJ56 PYD registered?

BJ56 PYD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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