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FY06 XZU

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

201,640 mi
Last recorded201,640 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 XZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 201,640 miles

Nearside Rear stabiliser link perished

Offside Rear stabiliser link perished

Pass 30 Mar 2020 196,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2019 189,948 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 184,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 181,410 miles

Nearside Front running light inop

Offside Front strut starting to mist

Rear both rear tyres cracking wearing on inner edge

rear box starting to crode

Pass 19 May 2016 177,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 174,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 171,438 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 171,438 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 169,867 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 165,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 164,176 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 143,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 98,309 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 XZU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

FY06 XZU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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