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FD06 PWV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,081 mi
Last recorded173,081 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 PWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 173,081 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 173,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 166,314 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 166,312 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 161,210 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 159,652 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 155,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 150,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 130,896 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s o/s rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 124,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 118,163 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 109,943 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,552 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,855 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 104,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,615 miles

offside rear tyre slight out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,222 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 95,103 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 95,103 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 75,963 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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FD06 PWV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD06 PWV, 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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FD06 PWV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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