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FV06 KCG

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,747 mi
Last recorded147,747 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 KCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 147,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

various underbody corrosion and to multiple suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2025 137,080 miles

Center exhaust box outer casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 127,555 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 127,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 121,460 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover detached

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material electrolosis under coating (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust deteriated

Pass 1 Jul 2022 117,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

deteriation centre exhaust deteriated

Fail 30 Jun 2022 117,252 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

deteriation centre exhaust deteriated

Pass 21 Jun 2021 113,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock cover detached

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 110,240 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

deteriation rear exhaust box

Pass 28 May 2019 104,839 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover detached

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

deteriation exhaust centre box

Pass 25 May 2018 100,054 miles

Nearside Rear sock absorber cover detached

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

covers obscuring outer sills

rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2017 155,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 May 2017 94,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort due to brake fluid leak (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2016 89,467 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 83,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 77,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 71,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2012 65,030 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,142 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 KCG 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 86.4%.

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 KCG, 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 KCG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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