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BT06 GLF

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,195 mi
Last recorded79,195 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,195 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 79,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 70,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,817 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,557 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 44,557 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 37,303 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 30,267 miles

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking and stepping slightly

Pass 23 May 2017 22,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Pass 6 May 2016 15,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre age related cracking

Offside Front Tyre age related cracking

Offside Rear Tyre age related cracking

Fail 6 May 2016 15,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre age related cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre age related cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre age related cracking

Pass 21 May 2015 11,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 10,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 9,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 9,157 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 8,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 7,560 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 7,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2009 6,497 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 GLF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BT06 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

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

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