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FV06 BNA

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

187,228 mi
Last recorded187,228 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 BNA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 187,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 187,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 178,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both exhaust silencers deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2022 178,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2021 177,490 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both exhaust silencers deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2021 177,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2020 173,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencers deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2020 173,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2019 168,297 miles

Exhaust silencers deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2019 168,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencers deteriorating

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 163,351 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 163,351 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 152,187 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on inner edge ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 152,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on inner edge ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 140,059 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 139,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,216 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 125,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 108,785 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 108,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,210 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,580 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 79,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 74,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,382 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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FV06 BNA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FV06 BNA, 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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FV06 BNA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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