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GF06 FAA

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

221,178 mi
Last recorded221,178 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 FAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 221,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 213,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 213,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 158,704 miles

Both Front Inner CV Boots are Deteriorated/Cracking

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated with Poor Beam Image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack/Joints

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 158,699 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working Wiper Arm/Mechanism (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords/Wires Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Inner CV Boots are Deteriorated/Cracking

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated with Poor Beam Image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack/Joints

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 153,326 miles

Both Front Inner CV Boots Deteriorated/Cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp Manual Adjusters Not Working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges and Perished Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Towbar Mounts (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracked/Perished Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 15 Feb 2021 138,989 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 138,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 132,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 121,091 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 121,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 108,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Twin (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,826 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 84,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,841 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,767 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,611 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,929 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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GF06 FAA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GF06 FAA, 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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GF06 FAA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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