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FE06 VEX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,484 mi
Last recorded154,484 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 VEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 154,484 miles

both rear bump stops in poor condition

noise from engine on smoke test suspect possible air leak

offside front brake back plate missing

offside front side marker not working

Pass 29 Aug 2024 149,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 143,582 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 143,538 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 138,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 134,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 131,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 109,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 104,034 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 104,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,271 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,724 miles

nearside rear tyre losing profile

Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre losing profile

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,848 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,471 miles

Possible very slight play in offside front ball joint.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,284 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,597 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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FE06 VEX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FE06 VEX, 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 FE06 VEX registered?

FE06 VEX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is FE06 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 VEX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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