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GD06 FZC

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,286 mi
Last recorded163,286 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 FZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 163,286 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective loose and worn ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 156,328 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 156,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,350 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 136,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 112,607 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 111,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

exhaust system centre box corroded

headlight cleaning device not working but standard bulbs fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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

exhaust system centre box corroded

headlight cleaning device not working but standard bulbs fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,611 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner face and pads getting low

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,270 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,466 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 35,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,619 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 32,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,877 miles

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

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)

anti skid message is readable in dim BUT no abs lamp is on

nsr wheel bearing has a slight noise when road wheel is spun

Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,342 miles

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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GD06 FZC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GD06 FZC, 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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GD06 FZC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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