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DY56 FTZ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

258,392 mi
Last recorded258,392 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 FTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 258,392 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 258,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 253,279 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 246,290 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 243,901 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 239,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 234,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 228,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 228,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 227,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 215,806 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2015 215,806 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2014 202,150 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 185,986 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 185,974 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

center exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2012 151,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

rear damper covers loose

Fail 21 Sep 2012 151,046 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

laser wheel alighnment

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

rear damper covers loose

Pass 29 Sep 2011 126,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroded around edges

rear number plate becoming unstuck

Fail 29 Sep 2011 126,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroded around edges

rear number plate becoming unstuck

Pass 14 Sep 2010 106,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 85,711 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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DY56 FTZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY56 FTZ, 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 FTZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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