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B16 GES

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GES
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 122,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 121,123 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 121,109 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 120,318 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 119,310 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 117,574 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 113,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,233 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 111,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 104,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 104,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,436 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 97,391 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,438 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 70,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,174 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 17,146 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,143 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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B16 GES is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B16 GES, 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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B16 GES is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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