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FV55 UTF

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,033 mi
Last recorded70,033 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 UTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all alloy road wheel inner surfaces corroded

all brake discs corroded

both front tyre treads/sidewalls cracking

both headlamp lens tarnished

both underside sill flanges corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded/peeling

rear floor/lower wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

both headlight light beam patterns deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front tyres inner edge wear

front tyres perished/cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all alloy wheels corroding

both headlamp lens tarnished

exhaust heat shielding corroded

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

handbrake only just met minimum efficiency

underfloor corroded in places

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,442 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded/peeling

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded/peeling

Fail 2 Dec 2016 66,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded/peeling

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,435 miles

centre silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,924 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,329 miles

slight wear on both front + rear brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,142 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,534 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,762 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,734 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,484 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 UTF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FV55 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

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

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