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BT06 GVP

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,796 mi
Last recorded238,796 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 238,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parkbrake travel

silencer outer skin insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2022 238,796 miles

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parkbrake travel

silencer outer skin insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2021 234,700 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 23 Jul 2019 222,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 203,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

Nearside Front fog light off

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

Offside Rear dog basket fitted by seat belt

Fail 23 Nov 2017 203,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

Nearside Front fog light off

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

Offside Rear dog basket fitted by seat belt

Pass 30 Nov 2016 191,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 182,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 166,795 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 166,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 150,204 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2013 150,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2012 136,143 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 136,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 120,729 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 99,025 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

n s r tyre slight cut both sidewalls

Fail 3 Jul 2010 99,025 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

o s f tyre worn on inner edge

slight cuts in n s f tyre both sidewalls

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,627 miles

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

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

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 GVP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GVP, 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 GVP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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