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FY56 VKD

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,716 mi
Last recorded141,716 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 141,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2023 141,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2022 135,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits, inner edge worn smooth - almost to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2022 135,409 miles

Nearside Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits, inner edge worn smooth - almost to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2021 128,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

front wipers smearing

osf fog lamp damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2021 128,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure / slight damage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus worn on inner edge (205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brake application uneven

Pass 2 Jan 2020 123,329 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 123,329 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,029 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,029 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 101,781 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 101,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,908 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,590 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,794 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges .

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,121 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 55,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,537 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 38,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,325 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 VKD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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