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BV06 KNU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,658 mi
Last recorded169,658 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 169,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 162,646 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 155,687 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 155,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 146,784 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 146,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 136,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 133,923 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 121,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 106,996 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 95,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,491 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,605 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,501 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,850 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,655 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 56,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,436 miles

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

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 KNU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV06 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

BV06 KNU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is BV06 KNU safe to buy?

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