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BV06 KOU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,837 mi
Last recorded187,837 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 187,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 184,372 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 181,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 175,944 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2021 175,944 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2020 169,173 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2019 165,632 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 162,609 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 162,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 157,262 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 157,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 151,495 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 144,832 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 136,089 miles

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

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

exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2015 136,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 125,879 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 125,642 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 115,786 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,375 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,083 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 89,999 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,556 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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BV06 KOU 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 77.3%.

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

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