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BT06 GUE

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,407 mi
Last recorded215,407 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 215,407 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 215,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 205,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 196,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 195,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 190,029 miles

exhaust system corroding.

nearside front outer cv boot cracking.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 190,029 miles

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

exhaust system corroding.

nearside front outer cv boot cracking.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 180,325 miles

exhaust outer skin corroding

slight judder front brakes

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Fail 15 Jul 2017 180,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust outer skin corroding

slight judder front brakes

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 25 Jul 2016 171,366 miles

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

exhaust corroding.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 171,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

exhaust corroding.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 160,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.

nearside front tyre inner tread low.

offside front tyre inner tread very low.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 160,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.

nearside front tyre inner tread low.

offside front tyre inner tread very low.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 150,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 150,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 139,075 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 139,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 127,104 miles

exhaust outer shield corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,531 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 112,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 99,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,969 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 GUE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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