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FP56 WGD

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

151,047 mi
Last recorded151,047 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 WGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 151,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 148,171 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 145,391 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 145,337 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 142,436 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 142,436 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 139,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 137,058 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 137,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 123,179 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 113,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,540 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,728 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,610 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine has an oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,610 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine has an oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 64,971 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 64,971 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 59,523 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,774 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 38,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 24,857 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 24,857 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2011 21,442 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side rear indicator slight white light

Pass 25 May 2011 21,442 miles

near side rear indicator slight white light

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,297 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,908 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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FP56 WGD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FP56 WGD, 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 FP56 WGD registered?

FP56 WGD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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