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P17 WSM

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,526 mi
Last recorded151,526 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 WSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 139,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 129,749 miles

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

Central and rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 129,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central and rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 121,233 miles

Central and rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 117,718 miles

Central and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 112,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,062 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,024 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 92,022 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,317 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 75,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,317 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,067 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,235 miles

middle and the last exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,223 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

middle and the last exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,803 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,631 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 33,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,047 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 29,047 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P17 WSM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P17 WSM, 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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P17 WSM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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