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AD06 GFO

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,072 mi
Last recorded154,072 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 GFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 154,072 miles

nsr bump stop worn

slight misting of oil

Pass 4 Apr 2016 139,525 miles

tow bar sticks out potential hazard for pedestrians

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 139,412 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

tow bar sticks out potential hazard for pedestrians

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

inner front and rear brake pads not seen

n/s and o/s rear indicators discoloured slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,693 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,360 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 98,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,038 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,811 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 78,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,752 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,370 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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AD06 GFO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AD06 GFO, 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 AD06 GFO registered?

AD06 GFO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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