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BK56 PUO

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,909 mi
Last recorded160,909 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 160,909 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 151,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 141,895 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 133,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 122,306 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 122,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,383 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,729 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 63,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,063 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 44,063 miles

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

front and rear brake pads are getting low

n/s rear seat has a child seat fitted and restricts full test of belt

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,349 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 PUO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK56 PUO registered?

BK56 PUO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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