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FY06 GHN

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,232 mi
Last recorded114,232 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 GHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 114,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2019 114,230 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak expansion tank ruptured ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,215 miles

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

temporary fuel cap

Fail 24 Jul 2018 110,213 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

temporary fuel cap

Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,070 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,070 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 96,376 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 86,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 74,820 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 70,022 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 64,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,188 miles

front pads wearing thin

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 55,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,933 miles

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

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

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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FY06 GHN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY06 GHN, 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 FY06 GHN registered?

FY06 GHN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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