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WR06 GBF

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

204,675 mi
Last recorded204,675 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 GBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 204,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 198,424 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust blow by turbo ?

Fail 12 Sep 2018 198,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust blow by turbo ?

Pass 6 Sep 2017 191,487 miles

off side rear handbrake poor

signs of turbo boost leak at back of engine (black soot) and sounds louder than normal

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 6 Sep 2017 191,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' pendant (8.3.1e)

off side rear handbrake poor

signs of turbo boost leak at back of engine (black soot) and sounds louder than normal

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Aug 2016 186,332 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

R REG PLATE LOOSE.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 186,332 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

O/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

R REG PLATE LOOSE.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 185,108 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)

offside front tyyre has cut in sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 185,083 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

offside front tyyre has cut in sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 175,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level low

engine has oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 175,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant level low

engine has oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 153,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 129,870 miles

Centre Exhaust Deteriorated

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 129,870 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust Deteriorated

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 6 Jun 2011 108,876 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 108,876 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,093 miles

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

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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WR06 GBF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WR06 GBF, 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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WR06 GBF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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