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BL06 VDP

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,114 mi
Last recorded86,114 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,731 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,066 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 69,039 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,354 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,864 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 43,864 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,819 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 37,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,637 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 VDP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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