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FY06 NRE

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,951 mi
Last recorded152,951 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 NRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 152,951 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 147,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 141,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 131,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 125,493 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 115,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,367 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,215 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)

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner tread edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,833 miles

Exhaust corroded centre & back box

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav removed ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in side wall not exposing cords inner wall

Fail 15 Mar 2017 93,833 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust corroded centre & back box

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav removed ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in side wall not exposing cords inner wall

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,629 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,123 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,808 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,953 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,688 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 NRE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FY06 NRE, 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 FY06 NRE registered?

FY06 NRE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is FY06 NRE safe to buy?

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