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DY56 FTV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 FTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 113,712 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 108,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

osf tyre slight wear inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2020 108,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

osf tyre slight wear inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2019 98,361 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 89,486 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 89,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 80,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight outer sidewall damage. Not exposing tyre structure

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread surface

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread surface

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread surface

Fail 22 May 2017 80,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight outer sidewall damage. Not exposing tyre structure

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread surface

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread surface

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread surface

Pass 26 May 2016 70,792 miles

Centre Exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode/deteriorate

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread surface

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread surface

Fail 26 May 2016 70,792 miles

Centre Exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode/deteriorate

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread surface

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread surface

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

Pass 26 May 2015 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wipers srtarting to smear but still clearing screen

Pass 27 May 2014 55,986 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Centre exhaust section starting to corrode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 55,986 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Centre exhaust section starting to corrode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 51,157 miles

Both front tyres bald on both edges of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades starting to smear but still clearing screen

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp aim slightly low but still within requirements

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of body sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 45,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 37,627 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 31,412 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

SILL COVERS FITTED

SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

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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DY56 FTV 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 63.2%.

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 DY56 FTV, 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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DY56 FTV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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