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MF56 BTX

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 BTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 92,612 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,684 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,678 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,251 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,577 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,047 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 81,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2018 78,718 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2018 78,512 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,920 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 75,920 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,545 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,108 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2014 68,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,119 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,875 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,036 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,696 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,948 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 28,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MF56 BTX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF56 BTX, 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 MF56 BTX registered?

MF56 BTX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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