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FD55 XGP

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,226 mi
Last recorded104,226 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,226 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2017 104,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2016 96,201 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Front damage to tyre wall

Nearside Rear damage to tyre wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement free play in rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,522 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,970 miles

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

both rear indicators starting to show white

Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,728 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,438 miles

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

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)

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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)

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,368 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 52,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,624 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 41,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 32,316 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,539 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 XGP 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 XGP, 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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What year was FD55 XGP registered?

FD55 XGP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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