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BT06 GVX

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,698 mi
Last recorded176,698 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 176,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 146,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 134,763 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 134,762 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 126,574 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 113,028 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 113,028 miles

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

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 103,197 miles

noise on clutch

r/tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,381 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 60,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,164 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 GVX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

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

Is BT06 GVX safe to buy?

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