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G8 EYH

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,616 mi
Last recorded98,616 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 EYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 98,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 94,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 94,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,423 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 90,423 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,251 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 88,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE 205-50-17

Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,964 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,015 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,721 miles

Nearside tyres cut on sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,565 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2016 74,565 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,404 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,038 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,959 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,654 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,613 miles

alloys scuffed

both front tyres cut on sidewalls

front compliance bushes splitting

rear pads look low

rear tyres low tread

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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G8 EYH 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 75%.

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 G8 EYH, 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 G8 EYH registered?

G8 EYH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is G8 EYH safe to buy?

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