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DG56 BBZ

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,590 mi
Last recorded200,590 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 BBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 200,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe tied up with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 200,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe tied up with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 192,883 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seatbelts untested ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 192,651 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seatbelts untested ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 188,551 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 188,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 180,688 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Oct 2017 173,997 miles

offside rear,nearside front&nearside rear tyres all getting low on tread

offside& nearside front tyre valves perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 166,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 166,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 158,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 147,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 147,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

205/55/16

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside handbrake low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 137,507 miles

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer casing poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2012 127,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,574 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 106,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,098 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 BBZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BBZ, 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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What year was DG56 BBZ registered?

DG56 BBZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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