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FV55 WCL

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,219 mi
Last recorded159,219 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 WCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 159,219 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 159,219 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 145,075 miles

sill covers fitted

Offside Front brake back plate rusting

Fail 26 Jul 2018 144,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake back plate rusting

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,688 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 124,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,028 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 87,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,524 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,990 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,535 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,575 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,222 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 31,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,543 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 WCL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

FV55 WCL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is FV55 WCL safe to buy?

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