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BL06 VDK

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,371 mi
Last recorded107,371 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,371 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,690 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 105,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Also Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,411 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CORRODED

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 103,411 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,433 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 100,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,837 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,632 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 93,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,657 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,699 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 90,699 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,785 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 88,785 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,668 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 86,668 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 84,821 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 84,821 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,278 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VDK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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