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FV06 OBL

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,193 mi
Last recorded126,193 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 OBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,193 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 126,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 107,007 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,492 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,492 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,337 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 84,963 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,929 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 66,185 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 66,185 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 52,912 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,757 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 OBL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc 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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

FV06 OBL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 OBL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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