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BL06 VVG

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

221,425 mi
Last recorded221,425 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 221,425 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 215,231 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 215,229 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 194,832 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 194,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 170,317 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 170,224 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 153,627 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 151,510 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust outer casing is corroded

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 151,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust outer casing is corroded

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 139,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2016 139,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 127,450 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 127,375 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,391 miles

Centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre misshaped

Fail 4 Sep 2014 118,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre misshaped

Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,924 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Front brake pads are geting low

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut but does not reach cords

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,389 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inpection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2011 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inpection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2010 80,428 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 80,423 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,194 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover & under tray fitted at time of test

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 VVG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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