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BL06 HSE

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,818 mi
Last recorded120,818 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 HSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 120,818 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 114,987 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2016 114,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 110,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 98,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 98,560 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 87,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,842 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2011 72,842 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,176 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,093 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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BL06 HSE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL06 HSE, 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 BL06 HSE registered?

BL06 HSE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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