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BL06 HSJ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,915 miles

both side bottom arm rear bushes worn but no play in wheels

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge but not to cordes

rear tyres low,bold inner edge and perishing badly

Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,199 miles

tow bar has been removed for retest.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 116,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 104,992 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 104,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 96,833 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 96,803 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,794 miles

Front tyres central band signs of wear

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear parking brake just met min requirement may need further adjustment

Rear tyres inner walls split not to cord 205 50 17

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,117 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,438 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 67,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2012 62,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2011 52,087 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear parking brake is low

Pass 13 Jun 2010 42,057 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,954 miles

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

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

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 HSJ 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 76.5%.

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

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