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DE06 FPU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,574 mi
Last recorded169,574 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 FPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 169,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 159,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 159,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 152,068 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 139,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 139,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 128,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 114,943 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 102,312 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,261 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,926 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sidewall damage to NSF tyre but no cords exposed

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,687 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,052 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,077 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 28,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,372 miles

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

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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DE06 FPU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DE06 FPU, 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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DE06 FPU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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