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BN06 UCJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,069 mi
Last recorded143,069 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 UCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 143,069 miles

Both centre and rear exhaust silencer outer shells corroded/deteriorated

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 143,046 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has play

silencer deteriorating, not leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2019 130,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 120,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 111,468 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 111,343 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,459 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 85,455 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,245 miles

1 o/s/r side light not working

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,681 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,735 miles

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

advise front inner pads worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,271 miles

advise front tyres

advise wipers worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,768 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 UCJ 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 BN06 UCJ, 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 UCJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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