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FG06 DCU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,664 mi
Last recorded180,664 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 DCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 180,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 162,215 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 162,213 miles

Electrical wiring insecure towbar (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 144,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 131,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 116,774 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 105,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 92,946 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 85,375 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly to inner tread edges

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner tread edge

Cut to offside front tyre inner sidewall, not too cords

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

Pass 31 May 2011 85,375 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly to inner tread edges

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner tread edge

Cut to offside front tyre inner sidewall, not too cords

Fail 9 Jun 2010 75,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,064 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,952 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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FG06 DCU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG06 DCU, 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 FG06 DCU registered?

FG06 DCU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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