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FY06 DJV

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,095 mi
Last recorded174,095 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 DJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 174,095 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 155,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak under engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 155,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Oil leak under engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 147,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 147,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 128,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 128,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 110,238 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded.

both rear tyres getting low.

exhaust very corroded especially at centre silencer box.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 110,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded.

both rear tyres getting low.

exhaust very corroded especially at centre silencer box.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,086 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2012 71,854 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,632 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 50,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,394 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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FY06 DJV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY06 DJV, 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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FY06 DJV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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