MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust system slightly corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear silencer casing corroded away
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
o/s/r & n/s/r tyre tread stepped
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
o/s/r & n/s/r tyre tread stepped
coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisey
Outer skin of exhaust middle boxes corroded
Both front tyres very close to limit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres very close to limit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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DG56 BBV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DG56 BBV, 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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DG56 BBV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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