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FY06 TVJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,908 mi
Last recorded144,908 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 TVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 May 2016 144,908 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 139,833 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 134,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 130,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 124,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,417 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 TVJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

FY06 TVJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is FY06 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 TVJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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