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FY06 GJF

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,499 mi
Last recorded159,499 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 159,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front wing corroding offside

Fail 26 Apr 2022 159,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front wing corroding offside

Pass 21 Apr 2021 153,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 146,889 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 139,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 129,461 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 129,461 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,737 miles

exhaust centre section heavily corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 107,737 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre section heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,765 miles

exhaust centre box heavily corroded

wxhaust tailpipe bracket heavily corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box heavily corroded

osf tyre low on pressure

wxhaust tailpipe bracket heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,034 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

osf tyre 1.6-2mm

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,674 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

slight movement in nsf wishbone rear bush

Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,674 miles

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

slight movement in nsf wishbone rear bush

Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,662 miles

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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FY06 GJF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY06 GJF, 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 GJF registered?

FY06 GJF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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