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BV06 KNJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,295 mi
Last recorded196,295 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 196,295 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 187,379 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 187,374 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 174,979 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 174,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 163,272 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 151,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2013 142,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 142,097 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 129,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2011 120,335 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 103,350 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r seat belt cover missing off stalk, operation not affected

Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,382 miles

Child seat N/S/R belt couldn't be checked properly

N/S/R seat belt stork plastic protection case missing, mechanism still working properly

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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BV06 KNJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV06 KNJ, 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 BV06 KNJ registered?

BV06 KNJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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