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BN06 OVA

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

201,059 mi
Last recorded201,059 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 201,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 201,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted RETAINING CLIP (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BACKING PLATES CORRODED

ALL UNDERBODY IS CORRODED AND INNER WINGS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

NSF OUTER WING CORRODED

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER INGRESS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL SHOCKS COPRRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 200,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 199,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 196,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 194,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 194,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 192,219 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 184,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 178,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 174,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 171,287 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 165,877 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 154,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2014 154,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 140,916 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 133,187 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 125,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 113,866 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,699 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 OVA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BN06 OVA, 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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BN06 OVA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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