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BT06 GLJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,760 mi
Last recorded52,760 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 52,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 50,848 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 49,031 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 47,270 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 45,158 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 43,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has some travel

Pass 7 May 2020 41,687 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 40,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,158 miles

damage to body o/s/f

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 20 May 2017 36,009 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 33,543 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 33,531 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 31,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 28,534 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 25,880 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 22,505 miles

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

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRECUT ACROSS TREAD AREA BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER TREAD AREA.

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 22,505 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRECUT ACROSS TREAD AREA BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER TREAD AREA.

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

Pass 26 May 2011 19,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,473 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 GLJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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