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FV06 FLE

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,110 mi
Last recorded170,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 FLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 170,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 164,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 160,968 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 159,331 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 159,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 155,861 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 155,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 141,513 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edge

nearside rear lower wish bone arm rear bush starting to perish

offside rear tyre has screw in centre of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2017 118,480 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,817 miles

offside front suspension leg leaking slightly

Pass 30 May 2015 87,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 75,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 63,311 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 May 2012 51,369 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 36,643 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,594 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 25,650 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,650 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 FLE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 FV06 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

FV06 FLE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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