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WR06 GBO

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,120 mi
Last recorded158,120 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 GBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 158,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 158,004 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 158,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 156,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 156,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 151,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 132,837 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 132,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,204 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 120,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,592 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 104,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,396 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 96,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 80,355 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 80,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 67,074 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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WR06 GBO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GBO, 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 GBO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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