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FV06 LHE

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,218 mi
Last recorded185,218 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 LHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 185,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also gaiters split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 181,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 181,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 167,699 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 154,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 154,453 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 143,747 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 143,747 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush+part missing but still satisfactory! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated!

Fail 30 Jul 2020 132,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides+corroded on inner surfaces! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush+part missing but still satisfactory! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust deteriorated+outer cover insecure!

Pass 27 Aug 2019 125,043 miles

exhaust boxes peeling layers

suspension components deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2018 113,692 miles

Central exhaust silencer loosing outer skin

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops breaking up

Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,090 miles

mid and rear exhaust boxes peeling layers

o/s/r bump-stop deteriorating + n/s/r split

suspension components starting to deteriorated (mainly at rear)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 90,240 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre inner edge bald

rear exhaust detreriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2016 90,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre inner edge bald

rear exhaust detreriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,391 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,328 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,036 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,807 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 LHE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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