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BL06 LJY

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,293 mi
Last recorded116,293 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 116,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 110,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,651 miles

Both headlamp washers not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perishing, cracking and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack light misting of oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 103,650 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp washers not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perishing, cracking and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack light misting of oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 100,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 100,033 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 100,030 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,333 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,287 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,807 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 93,807 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,780 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 89,780 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,406 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,362 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,678 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 20 Mar 2013 58,030 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,160 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,570 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 LJY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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