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BP55 VVB

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,302 mi
Last recorded160,302 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 160,302 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 159,627 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 159,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 158,484 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 156,496 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 155,703 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 154,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 145,203 miles

Coolant leak tank ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 145,203 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak tank ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 132,892 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 132,892 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,933 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and very slight roughness (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,368 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 94,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,920 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 83,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,247 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 25 Feb 2011 63,431 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,871 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,369 miles

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

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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BP55 VVB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP55 VVB, 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 BP55 VVB registered?

BP55 VVB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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