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OV56 BLJ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

222,502 mi
Last recorded222,502 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 222,502 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroding

coolant reservoir cracked

inner sills and rear floor starting to corrode

stonechip in windscreen zone 'a'

Pass 30 Aug 2023 205,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

inner sills and rear floor starting to corrode

Fail 30 Aug 2023 205,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

inner sills and rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2022 196,925 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 196,925 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 196,910 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached inner joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached inner joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 191,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 191,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 184,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 166,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2019 166,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 141,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 132,299 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front side repeater lens damaged

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2017 132,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault poss traction control issue ? (3.4.1c)

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

nsr tyre torn on outer wall

osr nsr bump stoips broken and deteriated

rear box outer skin deteriated exhaust

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,364 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 107,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 7 Aug 2014 91,205 miles

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

offside front fog lamp lens damaged.

rear silencer "outer skin" corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,205 miles

offside front fog lamp lens damaged.

rear silencer "outer skin" corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,321 miles

offside front fog lamp lens broken.

rear silencer "outer skin" corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 72,321 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front fog lamp lens broken.

rear silencer "outer skin" corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,741 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 64,741 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,614 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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OV56 BLJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 OV56 BLJ, 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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OV56 BLJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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