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FD55 DVG

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,211 mi
Last recorded261,211 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 DVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 261,211 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 10 Dec 2019 261,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 27 Nov 2018 234,529 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 234,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 214,923 miles

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 7 Dec 2017 214,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2015 206,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and is also slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 194,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inside shoulder edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 177,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 163,047 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 135,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 135,149 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 105,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,865 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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FD55 DVG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FD55 DVG, 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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FD55 DVG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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