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FG06 DDJ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,710 mi
Last recorded203,710 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 DDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 203,710 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 200,097 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 196,252 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 190,803 miles

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2018 182,732 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 182,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 173,057 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 160,400 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 160,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 147,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 134,080 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 134,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 117,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2012 109,237 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 109,065 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,787 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,292 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,244 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 DDJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DDJ, 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 DDJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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