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FY56 FOD

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

245,742 mi
Last recorded245,742 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 245,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 232,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front brake heat shields corroded

parking brake requires a service

Pass 12 May 2024 214,747 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 212,661 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 212,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 208,837 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 208,828 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 203,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 198,248 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 191,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 183,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 177,010 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 177,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 169,649 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 154,964 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 131,424 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 131,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,928 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 FOD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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