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BV06 TZL

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,327 mi
Last recorded151,327 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 TZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 151,327 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 143,035 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 143,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 130,650 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,834 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 117,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,390 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 105,390 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,365 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,036 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,036 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 58,684 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 58,674 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,300 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 TZL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 BV06 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

BV06 TZL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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