MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low
rear brake application slightly uneven
slight damage to windscreen
under trays/sill covers and engine cover fitted covering some testable items
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
o/s handbrake effort slightly low
sill covers/under trays and engine cover fitted
slight damage to windscreen
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
o/s handbrake effort slightly low
sill covers/under trays and engine cover fitted
slight damage to windscreen
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
n/s front inner drive shaft joint boot slightly deteriorated
sill covers/under trays and engine cover fitted
slight damage to windscreen
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
n/s front inner drive shaft joint boot slightly deteriorated
sill covers/under trays and engine cover fitted
slight damage to windscreen
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Wipers smearing screen
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG56 HWM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FG56 HWM, 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 FG56 HWM registered?
FG56 HWM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2006.
Is FG56 HWM safe to buy?
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