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FG06 WWB

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

241,601 mi
Last recorded241,601 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 241,601 miles

Front Inner both cv boots slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2026 241,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner both cv boots slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2025 237,169 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 27 Jan 2025 237,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 29 Jan 2024 232,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2023 232,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 231,817 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 230,620 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 229,884 miles

front grill & lower cover insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2020 229,884 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

front grill & lower cover insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2019 217,460 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 217,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 205,458 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)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 205,455 miles

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

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

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)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 188,394 miles

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 169,435 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 169,435 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 150,163 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 150,163 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 133,473 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 133,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 117,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,607 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 101,607 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,378 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 66,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,311 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,223 miles

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

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 WWB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WWB, 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 WWB registered?

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

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