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BV06 UAN

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,493 mi
Last recorded159,493 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 159,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 159,401 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 152,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 152,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 144,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 135,904 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 129,224 miles

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

advise engine covers are fitted

advise under body covers are fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 129,224 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

advise engine covers are fitted

advise under body covers are fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 124,941 miles

Rear exhaust deteriotated

emissions to lean to test

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriotated

emissions to lean to test

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,138 miles

emissions test,no smoke,pass.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 107,748 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 107,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 104,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 90,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 77,488 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,128 miles

slight surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,984 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 UAN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UAN, 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 UAN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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