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FH06 HXD

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 HXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 138,874 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 130,540 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner edge of of tyre has wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,561 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear subframe, suspension/brake/steering components

exhaust system corroded - outer skin breaking away

front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes weak/worn

nearside and offside front tyres very worn/heavily scrubbed off - inside edges (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

nearside front antiroll bar link has slight play

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated/starting to split

nearside rear tyre worn - inside edge

offside front and both rear shock absorber's very soft/worn (strong advisory/recommend replacement)

windscreen washer fluid low

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,102 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake/steering component's

nearside and offside front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes weak/worn

offside rear tyre worn/scrubbed off -inside edge (recommend replacement)

Fail 27 Jan 2023 121,102 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake/steering component's

nearside and offside front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes weak/worn

offside rear tyre worn/scrubbed off -inside edge (recommend replacement)

Pass 3 Feb 2022 115,660 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush worn/weak

front brake pads worn and discs becoming lipped/scored

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear brake pads worn and discs lipped/scored - recommend replacement

Fail 26 Jan 2022 115,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush very worn/weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush worn/weak

front brake pads worn and discs becoming lipped/scored

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear brake pads worn and discs lipped/scored - recommend replacement

Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,534 miles

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

both front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes worn/perished/slight movement

front tyres scrubbing off slightly inner/outer edges

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front outer CV boot slightly loose (clip)

Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,094 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 106,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between treads and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between treads and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 100,855 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between treads and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between treads and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,202 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front + rear becoming excessively pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre slightly splitting/cracking + wearing inner edge

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2017 93,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front + rear becoming excessively pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre slightly splitting/cracking + wearing inner edge

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system/mountings slightly corroded

nail o/s rear tyre + splitting/cracking outer sidewall to tread

o/s front tyre worn inner edge. centre tread approx. 3.5mm

various minor cracks to windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,744 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer shield corroded

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,451 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)

slight corrosion exhaust rear section

slight play + splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,317 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,315 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,522 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 50,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2011 42,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs approx 75% worn

n/s front tyre approx 3.8mm

o/s front dip beam becoming dull

o/s front tyre approx 3.3mm

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

slight damage to n/s front bumper

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,792 miles

front brake discs approx 75% worn

n/s front tyre approx 3.8mm

o/s front dip beam becoming dull

o/s front tyre approx 3.3mm

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

slight damage to n/s front bumper

Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,337 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,529 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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FH06 HXD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FH06 HXD, 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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FH06 HXD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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