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GF06 LWR

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,508 mi
Last recorded107,508 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 LWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 107,508 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 107,508 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 100,042 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 87,335 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 87,335 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,716 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi joint corroded and deteriorating

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 69,095 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,679 miles

Front both tyres starting too perish

Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,335 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 55,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,428 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 44,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,835 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 38,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,005 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,690 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,770 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 LWR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

GF06 LWR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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