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SH06 BKL

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,644 mi
Last recorded148,644 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 BKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 148,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 148,641 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 143,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 143,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 141,251 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 141,245 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 135,390 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 135,323 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 131,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut top rough

Pass 15 May 2018 124,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind at off-side (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge and both perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 124,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind at off-side (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge and both perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section. (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 117,252 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 106,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,871 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,729 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 84,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,470 miles

dents inner rim on n/s/f and o/s/f wheel

Fail 5 Apr 2011 51,470 miles

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

dents inner rim on n/s/f and o/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,622 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,543 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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SH06 BKL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SH06 BKL, 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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SH06 BKL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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