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SN56 FKB

2006 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,376 mi
Last recorded150,376 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 FKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 150,376 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 150,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 146,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 146,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 143,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2019 139,513 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 139,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 133,901 miles

Covers fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and peeling, no leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 133,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Covers fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and peeling, no leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 130,597 miles

advise exhaust is deterioated[corroded]

Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 125,336 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 125,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 122,493 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 120,972 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,487 miles

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

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

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

sidewall damage nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,400 miles

light scoring both front inner brakediscs

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SN56 FKB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SN56 FKB, 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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SN56 FKB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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