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BX06 EYO

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

202,062 mi
Last recorded202,062 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 EYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 202,062 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 202,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror casing damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 194,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 187,010 miles

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2021 187,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre fitter wrong way round (inside showing on the outside)

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

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

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2020 181,872 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 166,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 161,165 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2017 161,165 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 148,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 135,437 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 123,201 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 123,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 122,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre box is in poor condition.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,377 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 107,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,468 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 69,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,051 miles

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall cut.(not to cords.).

Fail 29 Jun 2009 33,051 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r outer tyre wall cut.(not to cords.).

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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BX06 EYO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BX06 EYO, 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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BX06 EYO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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