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B4 GAC

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,957 mi
Last recorded82,957 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,957 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 76,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (rim protector) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 64,714 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (rim protector) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,607 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 39,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 39,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 33,558 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 33,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 33,082 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 33,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 72,228 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,259 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres poor condition damaged sidewalls

Fail 6 Jul 2016 24,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres poor condition damaged sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,861 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,876 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 14,524 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,524 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,367 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 11,248 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 9,286 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 9,286 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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B4 GAC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B4 GAC, 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 B4 GAC registered?

B4 GAC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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