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BN56 OCX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,017 mi
Last recorded204,017 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 204,017 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged

middle and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 194,702 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 181,382 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 181,382 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 169,634 miles

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

Nail in tyre n/s/f ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

emissions close too limit

front bumper damaged

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 169,634 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre n/s/f ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

emissions close too limit

front bumper damaged

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 151,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,097 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 142,698 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust boxes rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 137,574 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 133,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 122,203 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 119,679 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 119,679 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 116,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 97,294 miles

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

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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BN56 OCX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 BN56 OCX, 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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BN56 OCX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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