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R77 WAL

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,975 mi
Last recorded90,975 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 WAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 88,419 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 80,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,836 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,408 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 61,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,711 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,283 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 32,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2011 27,171 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 22,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,169 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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R77 WAL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R77 WAL, 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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R77 WAL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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