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DG56 BCX

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,539 mi
Last recorded211,539 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 BCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 211,539 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 197,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 197,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 172,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Mar 2015 172,392 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 157,810 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 157,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2013 147,161 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 145,539 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres starting to wear to inside edges

exhaust rear box starting to rust

Pass 19 Nov 2011 138,952 miles

exhaust end box starting to rust

Pass 30 Aug 2011 136,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

nsr tyre has cut on outer tread no cords exposed

Pass 31 Aug 2010 117,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2009 96,378 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 BCX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BCX, 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 BCX registered?

DG56 BCX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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