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VT55 BXA

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,059 mi
Last recorded112,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 BXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,059 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 112,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 106,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 96,209 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear arms

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 28 Apr 2018 96,209 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear arms

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EORN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,025 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 64,025 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,056 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 49,056 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake pad/pads contaminated with brake fluid

Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,590 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,909 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 40,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,985 miles

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

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

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)

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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VT55 BXA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VT55 BXA, 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 VT55 BXA registered?

VT55 BXA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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