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MK54 GSS

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,948 mi
Last recorded164,948 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 GSS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 164,948 miles

13 pin trailer socket slight interaction

Front bothsides headlight image is weak

engine cover,undertray and sill trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2017 158,314 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

exhaust box outer cover is corroded and heat shield is insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,819 miles

advise exhaust showing signs of depreciation, middle silencer,

Fail 2 Feb 2016 119,819 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise exhaust showing signs of depreciation, middle silencer,

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 57,561 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,831 miles

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)

Slight imbalance in front brakes - N/S low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,202 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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MK54 GSS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MK54 GSS, 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 MK54 GSS registered?

MK54 GSS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is MK54 GSS safe to buy?

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