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FV55 UTE

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,787 mi
Last recorded187,787 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 187,787 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 187,787 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 185,389 miles

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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2019 185,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2018 183,646 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 183,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 180,256 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 180,233 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2016 171,579 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 171,578 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2015 157,125 miles

Advise centre and rear silencers deteriorated

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2015 156,007 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Advise centre and rear silencers deteriorated

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 140,117 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 140,117 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 May 2013 124,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 107,477 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 92,267 miles

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

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)

oil level low

Pass 12 May 2010 67,418 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 67,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,930 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)

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 UTE 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 60%.

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 FV55 UTE, 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 FV55 UTE registered?

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

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