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FP56 VDJ

2006 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,365 mi
Last recorded131,365 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 131,365 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 124,148 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 113,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 109,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both on lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 100,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft joint inner gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge - starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 97,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft joint inner gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge - starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,063 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre valve stems cracking

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,096 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,292 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,549 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 10 Nov 2011 41,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 35,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,082 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 VDJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP56 VDJ registered?

FP56 VDJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FP56 VDJ safe to buy?

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