MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Front tyres worn on edges
under floor covers fitted not allowing full access to some underfloor components
rear exhaust deteriorated
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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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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FP56 VDE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 December 2006.
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