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FV06 BLF

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,768 mi
Last recorded163,768 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 BLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 163,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 163,735 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 153,833 miles

Both front tyre`s, 0 inner edges

Middle exhaust silencer deteriorated and tail pipe support broken

Nearside Rear wheel, binding

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 146,046 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 146,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2015 135,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 129,155 miles

Advise uneven wear on all four tyres plus close to legal limit .

Pass 6 Mar 2013 115,386 miles

front pads low both rear tyres worn inner edges screen chipped

Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,999 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,166 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 49,299 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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FV06 BLF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc 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 FV06 BLF, 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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FV06 BLF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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