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BK06 UCR

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,057 mi
Last recorded208,057 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UCR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 208,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 208,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 195,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 184,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 173,249 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 173,075 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 162,123 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 162,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 151,954 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 151,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 138,349 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 125,486 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 113,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,608 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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BK06 UCR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BK06 UCR, 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 BK06 UCR registered?

BK06 UCR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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