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BL06 LKP

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,837 mi
Last recorded143,837 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 143,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,684 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 134,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 125,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 125,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 115,388 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating.

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

Rear brake application close to limit.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Pass 23 May 2019 106,820 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light underbody surface corrosion to rear beam and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 99,568 miles

Nearside number plate light dull

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 22 Jun 2018 99,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside number plate light dull

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,423 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 90,423 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,623 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20550r17 97w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 71,532 miles

emmissions to clean to test

Fail 13 Jun 2015 71,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

emmissions to clean to test

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,356 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 51,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,897 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,350 miles

limited check on offside rear and nearside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,750 miles

limited check on nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

offside front tyre depth on 2-3mm

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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BL06 LKP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKP, 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 LKP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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