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BK56 LEF

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,002 mi
Last recorded217,002 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 217,002 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 217,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 198,417 miles

inner c v boot prashed

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

o/s/f tyre wall cracking on the in side wall

o/s/f wing damaged

rear brake discs scroed

Pass 19 Oct 2018 185,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 185,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 160,576 miles

n/s inner c/v boot prashed

n/s/f & o/s/f wish bone bushes weak

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 148,372 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 132,086 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounts weak (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 118,171 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes have slight flex

Fail 15 Oct 2013 107,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 107,079 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,204 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 74,205 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,755 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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BK56 LEF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LEF, 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 BK56 LEF registered?

BK56 LEF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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