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BL06 VEH

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,403 mi
Last recorded191,403 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 191,403 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 180,220 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 175,913 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 169,968 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 169,968 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 148,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 148,200 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 117,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,776 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 VEH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

Is BL06 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL06 VEH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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