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BN06 XWU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,366 mi
Last recorded220,366 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 XWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 220,366 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 220,341 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 207,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 192,566 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 192,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2014 169,216 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 169,216 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 150,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 150,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge, but no chords exposed

Offside front tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge, but no chords exposed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 143,082 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 129,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 129,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 117,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,081 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,194 miles

all discs worn & surface corrosion present....

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 XWU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN06 XWU registered?

BN06 XWU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is BN06 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 XWU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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