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SV56 WTX

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,228 mi
Last recorded148,228 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 148,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2023 138,167 miles

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))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 138,164 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 123,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 123,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 117,339 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 114,380 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust middle and rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2020 114,380 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust middle and rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 107,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 98,017 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,898 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 90,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,204 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,238 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,820 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SV56 WTX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV56 WTX, 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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SV56 WTX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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