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FH06 VCY

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,693 mi
Last recorded188,693 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 VCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 188,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 188,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 185,431 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower rear under body has small patches of corrosion forming

Pass 5 Jun 2024 183,910 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s axle / trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some components on both n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody has patches of corrosion but not weakened and still intact

Pass 8 Jun 2023 182,659 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner small patches of corrosion forming on under body

Pass 15 Jun 2022 181,329 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 181,326 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 176,625 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 172,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 167,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 159,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 152,764 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 152,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2016 147,832 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 131,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 122,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jun 2012 111,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 96,011 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VCY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH06 VCY, 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 FH06 VCY registered?

FH06 VCY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is FH06 VCY safe to buy?

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