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OV06 GXR

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

168,583 mi
Last recorded168,583 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 GXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 168,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 161,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 157,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 157,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 149,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 143,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 139,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 137,164 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 135,132 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 131,958 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 127,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,170 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,373 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,728 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,920 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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OV06 GXR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OV06 GXR, 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 OV06 GXR registered?

OV06 GXR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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