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RE06 FDU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,352 mi
Last recorded235,352 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 FDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 235,352 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 235,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 213,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 213,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 185,043 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 172,790 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 162,449 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 151,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 139,313 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 126,285 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 126,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 91,128 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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RE06 FDU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE06 FDU, 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 RE06 FDU registered?

RE06 FDU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is RE06 FDU safe to buy?

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