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FY56 FNZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 138,694 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 138,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower engine cover insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 131,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 123,750 miles

Offside front tyre worn at inner edge of tread.

Park brake performance weak.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,918 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge, advise replacement

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,981 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 98,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,702 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,059 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear outer sidelight bulb not working

Fail 7 Nov 2011 94,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear outer sidelight bulb not working

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,923 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 89,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

rear tyres low tread on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,013 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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FY56 FNZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNZ, 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 FNZ registered?

FY56 FNZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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