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BL06 HSO

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,565 mi
Last recorded142,565 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 HSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 142,565 miles

Battery loose

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2025 134,499 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body damage

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 132,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 129,615 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 129,614 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 119,473 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 119,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2020 117,624 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear of exhaust held up with wire

Fail 9 Jan 2020 117,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear of exhaust held up with wire

Pass 11 Jan 2019 110,870 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,181 miles

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 2 Jan 2015 75,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,523 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 62,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,384 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,872 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,972 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 HSO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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