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BL06 VEA

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,141 mi
Last recorded92,141 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,141 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 80,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,977 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,317 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,892 miles

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,419 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 37,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,798 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 36,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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)

all tyres perishing/splitting, advise replacement of all four

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,337 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 34,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,010 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 28,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,676 miles

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

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

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 VEA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEA, 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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What year was BL06 VEA registered?

BL06 VEA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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