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FH55 LTJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,661 mi
Last recorded141,661 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 LTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 141,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

General corrosion front and rear of vehicle

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 4 Sep 2018 139,036 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Started to stick Front both sides slightly sticking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 133,252 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 128,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 128,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 116,353 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,243 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 85,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,726 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,496 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,187 miles

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

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

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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FH55 LTJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FH55 LTJ, 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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FH55 LTJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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