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RE06 FDV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,835 mi
Last recorded130,835 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 130,835 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 125,078 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding and splitting.

o/s/f door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on both tread edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner tread edge.

rear number plate delaminating.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 105,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic Sill Cover Loose On Nearside Lower Sill and Section Missing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Plastic Sill Cover Loose On Nearside Lower Sill and Section Missing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 73,098 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 61,467 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,641 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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RE06 FDV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

RE06 FDV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is RE06 FDV safe to buy?

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