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BL06 VVM

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,771 mi
Last recorded183,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 183,771 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 177,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 169,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 158,843 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 158,843 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 146,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 132,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 121,563 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,175 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,005 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc's worn,lipped and coroeded.

nail in centre of o/s/r tyre.

rear silencer slightly derterioated and rear exhaust mount deterioated.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 94,910 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc's worn,lipped and coroeded.

nail in centre of o/s/r tyre.

rear silencer slightly derterioated and rear exhaust mount deterioated.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 84,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

note; front brake pads and inner surface of discs are worn....

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,561 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 73,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,993 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 VVM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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