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OV56 BNB

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,709 mi
Last recorded143,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 143,709 miles

Os rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Os side repeater lens cover is damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2020 143,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Os rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Os side repeater lens cover is damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2019 142,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 128,637 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,571 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 89,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,409 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 75,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,846 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 67,846 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,853 miles

nsr light chipped

Fail 12 Aug 2013 60,853 miles

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

nsr light chipped

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,961 miles

advise both rear tyres staggered and worn low on inner edges

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,808 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,697 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 26,679 miles

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

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 BNB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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