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BL06 VUO

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,919 mi
Last recorded72,919 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 72,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 64,403 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,566 miles

emision to clean for report

Pass 18 Aug 2021 51,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,767 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,005 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,683 miles

emmisoin to clean

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,850 miles

advise both front tyres bold on inner edges

Fail 20 Jul 2012 33,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise both front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,831 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,271 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 25,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VUO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

BL06 VUO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BL06 VUO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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