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SL56 WXT

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,186 mi
Last recorded120,186 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 WXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 120,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 120,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Due to incorrect wattage bulb in position light bulb holder (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 114,609 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,416 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 107,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,072 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,697 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,479 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,168 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,808 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,654 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,241 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,781 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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SL56 WXT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SL56 WXT, 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 SL56 WXT registered?

SL56 WXT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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