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FY56 DXB

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 DXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 116,488 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 116,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 108,777 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer casings are corroded

Coil spring corroded front and rear, near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant expansion tank has cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on near and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 108,777 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer casings are corroded

Coil spring corroded front and rear, near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant expansion tank has cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on near and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 102,649 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,634 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,422 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,482 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,322 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 5 Nov 2014 69,046 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,193 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,161 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 59,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 51,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,517 miles

superficial damage to offside front outer wheelrim & tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2009 44,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

superficial damage to offside front outer wheelrim & tyre sidewall

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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FY56 DXB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY56 DXB, 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 FY56 DXB registered?

FY56 DXB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is FY56 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 DXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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