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FY56 WMV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,234 mi
Last recorded266,234 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 266,234 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 266,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective wrong colour (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective wrong colour (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers weak req replacing

not much reserve travel left on the hand brake

Pass 8 Sep 2017 255,696 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 255,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 242,220 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 10 Sep 2016 242,197 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2015 233,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 226,682 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 219,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight cracks to rear tyres.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 219,054 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight cracks to rear tyres.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 204,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 204,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 167,779 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 130,361 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,145 miles

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

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 WMV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

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

Is FY56 WMV safe to buy?

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