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FP56 GWN

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,539 mi
Last recorded202,539 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 GWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 202,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 193,992 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 184,565 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 172,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE PASS BADLY CRACKED 205 X 50 X 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 160,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 160,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of two (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 152,662 miles

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

front suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2020 152,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2019 143,523 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 143,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front discs and pads worn

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 128,916 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 128,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 114,697 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 114,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,619 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges

brake fluid level low but not below minimum at time of test

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

Fail 4 Oct 2016 104,395 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges

brake fluid level low but not below minimum at time of test

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,063 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,986 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,534 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,451 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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FP56 GWN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FP56 GWN, 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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FP56 GWN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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