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VO56 FJF

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,109 mi
Last recorded48,109 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 FJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 48,109 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 48,108 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 32,229 miles

Nearside headlamp dip beam image deteriorating

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 32,163 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp dip beam image deteriorating

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 15,356 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 13,483 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 13,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 12,310 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 11,881 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 11,869 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 11,703 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 11,702 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 11,237 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 11,237 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 7,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 6,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VO56 FJF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VO56 FJF, 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 VO56 FJF registered?

VO56 FJF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VO56 FJF safe to buy?

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