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FY06 XZV

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,328 mi
Last recorded188,328 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 XZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 188,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 180,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 180,253 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 168,519 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 163,500 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 152,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 137,466 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 137,466 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,045 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 122,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,020 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,917 miles

exhaust centre pipe outer cover corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,945 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,648 miles

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,451 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,482 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 15 May 2009 57,745 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 XZV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

FY06 XZV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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