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OV56 BPO

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,741 mi
Last recorded157,741 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 157,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 157,741 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 156,721 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 138,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 124,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,757 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 109,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,912 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 90,912 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

bottom engine cover insercure

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

casing damaged on offside door mirror

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

nearside rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

slight corrosion/wear on inner surface of front brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,314 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 60,314 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside door mirror casing damaged

offside rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,389 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 24 Sep 2009 40,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,914 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OV56 BPO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BPO, 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 OV56 BPO registered?

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

Is OV56 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 BPO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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