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BT56 OVP

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,607 mi
Last recorded160,607 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 OVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 160,607 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 160,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 150,563 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 150,563 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 135,120 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 124,616 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 124,616 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 113,225 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,081 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,239 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 88,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 74,962 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 74,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 63,171 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,578 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,572 miles

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

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

child seat to the nearside rear

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,447 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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BT56 OVP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT56 OVP, 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 BT56 OVP registered?

BT56 OVP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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