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GF06 GPE

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,835 mi
Last recorded182,835 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 GPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 182,835 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre section exhaust heat shield lose ,corroded

near side front door mirror housing damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2020 182,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre section exhaust heat shield lose ,corroded

near side front door mirror housing damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2019 164,287 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 164,287 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 139,562 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 139,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 121,271 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 84,399 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 84,399 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 73,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 62,171 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 50,338 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

enging oil reqs top-up

Pass 17 May 2013 50,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

enging oil reqs top-up

Pass 4 May 2012 41,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

several stone chips to windscreen

Fail 16 May 2011 36,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in screen n/s in zone b under 40mm

Pass 16 May 2011 36,366 miles

chip in screen n/s in zone b under 40mm

Pass 17 May 2010 29,187 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,627 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 GPE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF06 GPE, 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 GF06 GPE registered?

GF06 GPE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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