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FD55 JBX

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,022 mi
Last recorded41,022 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 JBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 41,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 40,790 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 40,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,798 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 39,798 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 38,502 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 36,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 34,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,373 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2016 30,319 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,175 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 27,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,917 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,724 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,760 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,798 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,126 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 JBX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FD55 JBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD55 JBX registered?

FD55 JBX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is FD55 JBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 JBX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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