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DG56 BDF

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,798 mi
Last recorded142,798 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 BDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 142,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2025 142,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2024 139,314 miles

exhaust deteriorated in places

handbrake poor

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 134,500 miles

exhaust deteriorated in places

handbrake poor

Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 Aug 2022 130,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,129 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,035 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,436 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,126 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 105,118 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush O S N S front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,522 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

rear silencer corroding.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 104,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,665 miles

chid seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt.

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 2 May 2013 77,105 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 77,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,956 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,127 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,822 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 BDF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BDF, 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 BDF registered?

DG56 BDF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is DG56 BDF safe to buy?

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