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FP56 VDE

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,065 mi
Last recorded163,065 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 163,065 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and miss shaped on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and miss shaped on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 163,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and miss shaped on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and miss shaped on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 151,374 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 147,346 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 142,620 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorating at rear

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 142,620 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust box deteriorating at rear

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 132,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Slight imbalance and fluctuation on rear service brake

Fail 23 Oct 2018 132,970 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,273 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2016 126,070 miles

under floor covers fitted not allowing full access to some underfloor components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 119,052 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,801 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,476 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,490 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 97,529 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,597 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 VDE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VDE, 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 FP56 VDE registered?

FP56 VDE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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