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FH06 VDJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

197,042 mi
Last recorded197,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2023 197,042 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 190,258 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 190,258 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 181,653 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 169,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 168,181 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 154,713 miles

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

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

outer skin on rear exhaust box peeling off

Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,669 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2017 134,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Fail 25 Jul 2016 122,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 24 Jul 2015 107,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2015 107,980 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

chips in screen

diesel smoke output high

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2014 95,711 miles

nearside rear indicator faded

offside headlight dim

Fail 22 Jul 2014 95,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/f tyre on legal limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

N/s/r indicator faded.

o/s headlight dim.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,917 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 VDJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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