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SL56 WXV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,740 mi
Last recorded135,740 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 WXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake is a little long

offside headlight is on the lower adjustment limit. Adjuster doesn't work

rear brake discs are in poor condition/rusty/worn

rear wiper blade is split

the centres of both front tyres are getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2014 123,297 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,696 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,586 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 87,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,796 miles

offside mirror/repeater in very poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2009 51,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WXV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL56 WXV registered?

SL56 WXV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is SL56 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 WXV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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