MOT Status
ValidMileage
201,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake discs corroded alightly
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust rusted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust rusted
exhaust rusty
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust rusty
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear box outer skin deteriorating
Outer skin on rear silencer box corroding
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear box corroded
n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit advise replacement
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
both rear tyre treads low
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV06 FKS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FKS, 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 FV06 FKS registered?
FV06 FKS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2006.
Is FV06 FKS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV06 FKS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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