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DG56 BBV

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,038 mi
Last recorded202,038 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 BBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 202,038 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 202,037 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 200,850 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 194,522 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 180,200 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 163,800 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 144,571 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 144,571 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 124,956 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 113,929 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 113,929 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,629 miles

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 95,016 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 95,016 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisey

Outer skin of exhaust middle boxes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,338 miles

Both front tyres very close to limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2013 71,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,620 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 43,620 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,860 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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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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