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AV56 GWX

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,754 mi
Last recorded155,754 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 GWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 155,754 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 155,740 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 155,704 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 155,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,272 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 153,405 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 152,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 150,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 147,362 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 147,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 142,842 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroding

front lower arm, rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 137,984 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 132,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre treads cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 122,530 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2013 121,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2012 100,093 miles

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 84,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear section of exhaust silencer boc outer skin rusty!

Towbar electrical cover missing!

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,130 miles

Rear section of exhaust silencer boc outer skin rusty!

Towbar electrical cover missing!

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,480 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,403 miles

Nail in nearside 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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AV56 GWX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV56 GWX, 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 AV56 GWX registered?

AV56 GWX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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