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BP55 VVY

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,520 mi
Last recorded88,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,520 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,308 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 77,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,423 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 64,937 miles

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

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

center and rear sections of exhaust corroded on mounts

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 30 May 2014 64,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

center and rear sections of exhaust corroded on mounts

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

off side rear tyre BADLY worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre BADLY worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 58,569 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

exhaust corroded on mounts

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2013 58,567 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

exhaust corroded on mounts

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,774 miles

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

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and cut in tread but not showing cords

rear exhaust corroded on mounts

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,581 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

chip in windscreen outside zone "A" not larger than 40mm but may spread

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,922 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,487 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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BP55 VVY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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