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EO56 WLV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,008 mi
Last recorded89,008 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 WLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,008 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 88,014 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,980 miles

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

n/s headlamp slightly dim

Fail 26 Sep 2019 82,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s headlamp slightly dim

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,945 miles

Exhaust centre silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 74,944 miles

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

Exhaust centre silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,349 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,349 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

both front suspension control arms rear bushes starting to split

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs slightly lipped

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,484 miles

both rear tyres wearin on inside edge (225/45r18)

recommend wheel alignment due to uneven tyrewear

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,625 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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EO56 WLV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO56 WLV, 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 EO56 WLV registered?

EO56 WLV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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