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FV56 OGP

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

234,999 mi
Last recorded234,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 OGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 234,999 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to the underside and components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 234,974 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to the underside and components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 233,922 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 230,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 224,401 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 224,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 212,961 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 202,944 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2018 202,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2017 195,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 181,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 181,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 169,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 149,174 miles

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

rear bumpstops deteriorated/broken

Pass 22 Dec 2012 143,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 135,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 124,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 111,666 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 OGP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV56 OGP, 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 FV56 OGP registered?

FV56 OGP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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