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BV06 KPJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,564 mi
Last recorded79,564 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,564 miles

hand brake travel is getting high

oil leak

Nearside Rear brake discs is pitted

small stone chip in the front screen o/s front

Fail 15 Apr 2019 79,557 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel is getting high

oil leak

small stone chip in the front screen o/s front

Nearside Rear brake discs is pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,972 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,543 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,818 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,880 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,187 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

a further child seat fitted ( two seats )

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 KPJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

BV06 KPJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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