MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak signs of a leak at radiator (steam from bonnet during test) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too much white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too much white (1.4.A.2f)
Coolant leak signs of a leak at radiator (steam from bonnet during test) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV55 VBU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VBU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FV55 VBU?
You can check the full history of FV55 VBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FV55 VBU registered?
FV55 VBU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2006.
Is FV55 VBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV55 VBU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FV55 VBU have outstanding finance?
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