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FG06 WVY

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,782 mi
Last recorded174,782 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 174,782 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 174,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability n/s/r o/s/r link rods snaped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 167,317 miles

advise all tyres various conditions

Fail 14 Dec 2019 167,317 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible both reg plates /dirty (0.1 (b))

advise all tyres various conditions

Pass 17 Dec 2018 157,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 149,284 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 138,509 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers slight dampness and weak action

Pass 4 Mar 2016 122,645 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 122,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,730 miles

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

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

damp o/s/r caliper

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,776 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,188 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 71,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

condition of front brake pads and discs

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,858 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 49,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,973 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,138 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 WVY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

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

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