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FD06 PXG

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,847 mi
Last recorded104,847 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 PXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 104,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front n/s/f marker lamp inop

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

Offside Rear lamp broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all steering and suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

hand brake dose lock up

n/s/f repeater lamp cover missing in the mirror

Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,622 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise exhaust corroded

advise front suspension weak

advise n/s/f side marker lamp inop

advise nearside front side repeater outer cover missing

advise o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2024 98,622 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on inner sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear worn on inner edge and cuts in tread advise replacement 205/50/17

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise exhaust corroded

advise n/s/f side marker lamp inop

advise n/s/f side repeater inop

Pass 11 Dec 2023 95,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded centre and rear boxes

hand brake dose not lock up

n/s/r n/plate lamp dim

Pass 23 Dec 2022 91,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 83,362 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,480 miles

Central Exhaust, Middle Box. Outer Skin Corroded / Broken. No Leaks.

Nearside Front Lower Bumper, Minor Damage.

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Fog Lamp, Minor Damage.

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 81,480 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust, Middle Box. Outer Skin Corroded / Broken. No Leaks.

Nearside Front Lower Bumper, Minor Damage.

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Fog Lamp, Minor Damage.

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 76,466 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,086 miles

Exhaust, Middle/Rear Section Corroded. Outter Skin.

Offside Front Fog Lamp Lense Cracked/Broken.

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust, Middle/Rear Section Corroded. Outter Skin.

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp Lense Cracked/Broken.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre has heavy wear on both shoulders and is perished (205/50-17)

Offside Front fog light lens is cracked/broken

Offside Front tyre has heavy wear on both shoulders and is perished

Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished

exhaust silencer box outer skin has corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,666 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,838 miles

Centre exhaust is heavily corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 55,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Centre exhaust is heavily corroded.

Rear imbalance, Offside reading lower than Nearside.

Pass 30 May 2012 51,059 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,130 miles

Damage to Nearside Front evidence of wheel rubbing inner arch liner.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 47,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to Nearside Front evidence of wheel rubbing inner arch liner.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,768 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 42,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,227 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 PXG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PXG, 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 PXG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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