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FE56 XJZ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,261 mi
Last recorded184,261 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 184,261 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 175,639 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 175,639 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 165,001 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 165,001 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 153,890 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casings deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 132,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 27 Jun 2015 132,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 87,019 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 57,166 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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FE56 XJZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE56 XJZ, 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 FE56 XJZ registered?

FE56 XJZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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