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BT06 GKU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,974 mi
Last recorded167,974 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 167,974 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 167,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ALSO WIDE ANGLE MIRRORS X 2 STUCK TO FLAT MIRROR GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 164,726 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))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 164,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 154,168 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 154,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 137,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 126,080 miles

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

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

Rear hand brake has too much free play

Fail 25 Jan 2022 126,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear hand brake has too much free play

Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,553 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 115,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 104,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 104,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,602 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,797 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 84,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,240 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 73,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 61,892 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,585 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 42,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,952 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,865 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,405 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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BT06 GKU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BT06 GKU, 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 BT06 GKU registered?

BT06 GKU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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