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WG06 BHN

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,429 mi
Last recorded69,429 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 BHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 69,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 69,429 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and perishing with cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 58,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Fail 26 Mar 2025 58,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,594 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant tank split

Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,098 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,640 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 47,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,875 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 46,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,605 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on the side walls

Fail 20 Jul 2018 45,604 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack on the side walls

Nearside Door mirror cover missing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,979 miles

OS head light washer not working.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on the side walls

Fail 10 Jul 2017 43,979 miles

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

OS head light washer not working.

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on the side walls

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,696 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 41,696 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,869 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 38,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,022 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,163 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,335 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,218 miles

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

osf tyre at legal limit

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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WG06 BHN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG06 BHN, 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 WG06 BHN registered?

WG06 BHN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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