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DA56 GKC

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

145,787 mi
Last recorded145,787 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 GKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 145,787 miles

Centre and rear silencers corroded and centre slight leak of gasses

Smell of fumes when bonnet opened

Fail 8 Sep 2025 145,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre and rear silencers corroded and centre slight leak of gasses

Smell of fumes when bonnet opened

Pass 11 Sep 2024 142,158 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 138,460 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 134,898 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,954 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 120,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,122 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,954 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,598 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,677 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 45,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (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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DA56 GKC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DA56 GKC, 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 DA56 GKC registered?

DA56 GKC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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The MOT history for DA56 GKC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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