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BT06 GVK

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,937 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 78,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,636 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 73,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,770 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 70,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,359 miles

front screen chipped

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

Fail 18 Feb 2021 68,359 miles

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

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

front screen chipped

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,845 miles

o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff

both rear tyres worn

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2020 65,845 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front number plate cracked

o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,351 miles

rear tyres worn screen chipped child seats fitted to rear drivers seat belt starting to fluff

Fail 21 Feb 2019 62,351 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn screen chipped child seats fitted to rear drivers seat belt starting to fluff

Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,626 miles

wiper blades just clearing screen chiold seats fitted to n/s o/s rear

Fail 19 Feb 2018 55,626 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

wiper blades just clearing screen chiold seats fitted to n/s o/s rear

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,108 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 51,108 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,074 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,461 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,640 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,281 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,280 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 GVK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

BT06 GVK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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