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FG56 HWM

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,453 mi
Last recorded199,453 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 HWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 199,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 191,565 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 191,565 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 181,452 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 181,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 171,454 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 159,861 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 146,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 133,512 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 119,851 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,851 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,528 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 107,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,402 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,454 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,816 miles

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.

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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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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FG56 HWM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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