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BL06 HSG

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,945 mi
Last recorded157,945 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 HSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 157,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 149,788 miles

wear to rear tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2018 140,358 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 133,240 miles

wear to rear tyres - on limit

Pass 13 Jul 2016 125,038 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,357 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Jul 2012 82,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Goods loaded from rear row, no test seat upright and adult belts

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Goods loaded from rear row, no test seat upright and adult belts

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 59,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,781 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,560 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 47,560 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,478 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 HSG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 BL06 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

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

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