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BV56 PYD

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 PYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 105,836 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 105,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut to cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small cracks nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,194 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,935 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,108 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 90,501 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,079 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 88,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,305 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,481 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,147 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,472 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,597 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,366 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,415 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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BV56 PYD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV56 PYD, 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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BV56 PYD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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