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BL06 HSX

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,463 mi
Last recorded165,463 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 HSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 165,463 miles

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 152,999 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 143,751 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s very close (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,590 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 131,590 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 121,378 miles

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

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 95,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 30 May 2014 95,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 31 May 2013 81,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,206 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 69,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,928 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 HSX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 HSX, 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 HSX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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