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VK06 FXV

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,286 mi
Last recorded115,286 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 FXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 115,286 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 106,756 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 106,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction luminated on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 89,971 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 89,971 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 76,405 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,444 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 55,730 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 47,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,526 miles

Little reserve travel in park brake

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside front brake pads deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,651 miles

Offside Front side repeter lens damaged/ in wing mirror

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

rear discs rusted up.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,502 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall,no cords showing.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 24,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall,no cords showing.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,191 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

o/s/side repeater lens broken.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 22,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

o/s/side repeater lens broken.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,945 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/front tyre has cuts to the outer side wall,but not showing any cords.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,093 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 25 Mar 2009 11,935 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 11,935 miles

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

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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VK06 FXV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VK06 FXV, 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 VK06 FXV registered?

VK06 FXV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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