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BJ56 PYU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,263 mi
Last recorded174,263 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 PYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 174,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 169,265 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 169,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 158,260 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disk face corroded.

Nearside indicator repeater lamp lens faded and holed, repaired temporarily with tape.

Offside indicator repeater lamp faded lens.

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and damaged.

Some play in all antiroll bar bushes and ball joints.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 151,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 145,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 139,142 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust outer skin peeling away

Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,241 miles

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin peeling

Pass 10 Oct 2016 128,131 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2016 128,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2015 120,739 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,653 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre silercer box breaking up

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,457 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

front and rear discs worn

Fail 20 Sep 2012 98,446 miles

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

centre exhaust poor condition

front and rear discs worn

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall cut but cords not exposed

Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,312 miles

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

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2009 65,167 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 PYU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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