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BK56 LDO

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

195,410 mi
Last recorded195,410 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 195,410 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 18 Oct 2025 195,409 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 30 Oct 2024 178,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 159,720 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside rear parking brake low effort

Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn, worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2021 133,044 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low

exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,338 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

clutch travel low

surface corrosion front rear subframes,rear suspension,rear chassis,boot floors,exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2019 119,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion exhaust,rear suspension,o/s n/s rear chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2018 102,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 94,341 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,884 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt holed (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

n/s/f outer position lamp inop.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,604 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off and near side rear tyres are starting to perish/crack.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and scored

Fail 31 Oct 2011 46,285 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BK56 LDO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BK56 LDO, 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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BK56 LDO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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