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NC06 GWZ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,136 mi
Last recorded191,136 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 GWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 191,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 191,113 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 186,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 173,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 173,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 163,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 149,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 138,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 123,670 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 123,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 105,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 May 2009 105,783 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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NC06 GWZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NC06 GWZ, 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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NC06 GWZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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