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SV56 WUP

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,061 mi
Last recorded61,061 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 61,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 59,498 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both cables at rear corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both brake back plates badly corroded ( breaking up and scraping discs ) (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,039 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,906 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both stabiliser bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2023 57,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cut around tyre ( 205/50 R17 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both stabiliser bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,717 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Quite a lot of corrosion to other suspension components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 57,717 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Quite a lot of corrosion to other suspension components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components showing heavy corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 57,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension components showing heavy corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

offside front tyre cut and worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge and cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2020 57,133 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

offside front tyre cut and worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge and cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,947 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2019 55,946 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 53,692 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively evidence of being hot (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,863 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,861 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear wheel bearings not fully tested due to sticking brakes

Nearside Front side marker light inoperative

Signs of coolant leak from radiator

Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section and rearmost silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 48,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section and rearmost silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,982 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight cracking and uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust in poor condition

offside front tyre showing perishing 205/60/15

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust in poor condition

offside front tyre showing perishing 205/60/15

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust deteriorated

cracks in tread pattern of offside front tyre

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight noise when nearside front wheel is rotated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust deteriorated

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,863 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,660 miles

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

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 WUP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV56 WUP, 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 WUP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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