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PX56 FTF

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,773 mi
Last recorded118,773 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 FTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 118,773 miles

Coil spring corroded O/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 114,339 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap damaged but still functions

Fail 22 Aug 2024 114,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap damaged but still functions

Pass 25 Aug 2023 109,242 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly, low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Aug 2022 104,135 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,316 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 100,316 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,256 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 91,183 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 87,191 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,038 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,675 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,675 miles

Rear fog lamp not working o/s (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,100 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 38,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,784 miles

both front tyres starting tgo crack on inside edges

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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PX56 FTF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PX56 FTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX56 FTF registered?

PX56 FTF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is PX56 FTF safe to buy?

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