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FV56 FKX

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,989 mi
Last recorded110,989 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 FKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,989 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,808 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,192 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 105,192 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,011 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

SLIGHT BUCKLE N/S/F ROAD WHEEL

Fail 13 Oct 2015 92,011 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

SLIGHT BUCKLE N/S/F ROAD WHEEL

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 83,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,718 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,718 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,954 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,658 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,418 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,844 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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FV56 FKX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV56 FKX, 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

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What year was FV56 FKX registered?

FV56 FKX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is FV56 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 FKX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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