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OV56 BNZ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,242 mi
Last recorded146,242 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 146,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge badly worn

Fail 28 Sep 2019 146,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2018 136,948 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 16 Aug 2018 136,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip lamp (4.1.4 (a))

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

front brake pads worn thin

lower engine cover loose and held on with cable ties

Pass 17 Aug 2017 131,328 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

o/s/r lamp damaged.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 121,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,997 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,541 miles

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

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

centre silencer corroded

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 99,541 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre silencer corroded

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 95,751 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 90,100 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 88,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,553 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 50,553 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 BNZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV56 BNZ, 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 BNZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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