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DG06 GKK

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,041 mi
Last recorded133,041 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 GKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 133,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 118,676 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 118,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has a major leak of gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 113 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,686 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 91,931 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi pipe split

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,919 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,755 miles

anti-skid service required message present on dash - light working and not indicating a fault

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low on inner shoulders and tread blocks slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,750 miles

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

anti-skid service required message present on dash - light working and not indicating a fault

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low on inner shoulders and tread blocks slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,149 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside front tyres very close to legal limits and worn unevenly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,141 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside front tyres very close to legal limits and worn unevenly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,118 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GKK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DG06 GKK, 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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DG06 GKK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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