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FD55 XHB

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,935 mi
Last recorded141,935 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 141,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 131,240 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,905 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 70,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 173,538 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 129,887 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 129,887 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 XHB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

FD55 XHB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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