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BN06 OUE

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,138 mi
Last recorded159,138 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 OUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 159,138 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 144,418 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 138,622 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear bump stops perished

water ingress into nearside front headlight

Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,582 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 137,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 127,017 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 127,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 120,466 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 120,466 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 112,740 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 20 May 2016 112,733 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 29 May 2015 103,709 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 103,709 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,200 miles

Brakes ; rear discs deteriorated

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated

Tow Bar ; mounting bolts at chassis rails appear undersized , recommend check / replace

Fail 8 Apr 2014 91,200 miles

Brakes ; rear discs deteriorated

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated

Tow Bar ; mounting bolts at chassis rails appear undersized , recommend check / replace

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 79,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,723 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,420 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,366 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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BN06 OUE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN06 OUE, 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 BN06 OUE registered?

BN06 OUE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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