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AD06 GFU

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,908 mi
Last recorded149,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 GFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 149,908 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 143,370 miles

Rear under body has corrosion

exhaust corroded

steering rack has seepage

Pass 3 Aug 2018 140,799 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 130,954 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 130,954 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,263 miles

center silncer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deterioraying

inner rear brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deterioraying

inner rear brake pads appear low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,736 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

small chipes in screen

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,520 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on very edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads appear worn

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

Fail 26 Jul 2011 54,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads appear worn

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

o/s/f tyre bald on very edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,768 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,184 miles

front tyres worn low on edges,o/s 1.6 mm,n/s 2 mm

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 GFU 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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