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CF06 LFG

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

185,169 mi
Last recorded185,169 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 LFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 185,169 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 171,168 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2018 171,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe bracket broken of (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 164,409 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2017 164,409 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2017 164,056 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 156,497 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 156,497 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,545 miles

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

advise rear exhaust outer shel corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 145,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear exhaust outer shel corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 135,884 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 135,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 124,514 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 124,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 119,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 112,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 104,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,883 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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CF06 LFG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CF06 LFG, 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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CF06 LFG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 August 2006.

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