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FG06 DCX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 DCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 130,429 miles

Exhaust badly corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2017 130,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust badly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Front of engine. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,083 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 4 Aug 2016 123,083 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 113,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front driving light not working

Pass 19 May 2014 99,365 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 87,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 87,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 78,743 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,150 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,465 miles

End cap missing on O/S/F/ wiper blade

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,465 miles

End cap missing on O/S/F/ wiper blade

Oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,931 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

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 DCX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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