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BJ56 PYL

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,621 mi
Last recorded125,621 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 125,621 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 112,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 112,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 101,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn dog bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 87,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,859 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2021 83,858 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,268 miles

under tray loose but not insecure

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,262 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Fail 20 Dec 2019 76,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Inspection hindered by Inclement weather

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,790 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 72,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,987 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,709 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wall damage

Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,419 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

Rear Exhaust rusted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,533 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has v.small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of car wet and muddy

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,822 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,694 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,831 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 PYL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

BJ56 PYL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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