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FG06 WVX

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,259 mi
Last recorded200,259 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 WVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 200,259 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Jul 2023 191,471 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 191,471 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 182,820 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 172,671 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pad is low

anti skid service message on dash

Fail 9 Jul 2021 172,671 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pad is low

anti skid service message on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2020 164,503 miles

" Anti-Skid service required" message displayed

Exhaust center box/outer skin loose, but held with wire

Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe hanger held with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2019 158,636 miles

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

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

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 158,636 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass worn heavy inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 148,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside door mirror slight damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes deterioating

Pass 21 Jun 2017 139,710 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 132,262 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust detrioating

Fail 21 Jul 2016 132,262 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust detrioating

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,929 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 27 Jun 2014 113,059 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 78,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,106 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 WVX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

FG06 WVX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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