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EO56 WLZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,181 mi
Last recorded94,181 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 WLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,181 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 94,140 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,942 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,265 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,386 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,381 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,904 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 51,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 42,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,456 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 WLZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

EO56 WLZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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