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FV55 UTB

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,488 mi
Last recorded154,488 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 UTB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 154,488 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front & rear inner wing covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2023 154,488 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded having a sharp edge showing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaiter split & leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front & rear inner wing covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2022 148,670 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

silencer skin corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 141,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,559 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 132,559 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,444 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 119,515 miles

general corrosion under neath

Fail 28 Nov 2018 119,515 miles

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

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

general corrosion under neath

Pass 13 Dec 2017 116,242 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,607 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 104,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,140 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,685 miles

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,074 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,334 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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FV55 UTB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV55 UTB, 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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FV55 UTB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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