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DG06 GJX

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,076 mi
Last recorded99,076 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 GJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 99,076 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 92,112 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 92,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 86,791 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust centre corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 81,703 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhausts slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 76,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 70,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 63,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 63,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2012 54,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres have the inside edges scrubbed

Fail 2 May 2012 54,758 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres have the inside edges scrubbed

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,571 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 46,466 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2010 39,635 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 30,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DG06 GJX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DG06 GJX, 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 DG06 GJX registered?

DG06 GJX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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