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BN06 XWB

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,594 mi
Last recorded169,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 XWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 169,594 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 161,616 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 161,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 149,615 miles

Nearside Rear DAMAGE TO LIGHT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 149,615 miles

Nearside Rear DAMAGE TO LIGHT

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 128,451 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,229 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,344 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 82,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,518 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 52,211 miles

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

vehicle has sill covers

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,211 miles

vehicle has sill covers

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,815 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 XWB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

BN06 XWB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is BN06 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 XWB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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