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SV56 WVL

2006 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,010 mi
Last recorded151,010 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 151,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 150,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 144,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 141,171 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 137,847 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 134,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,643 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 126,956 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 121,382 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 115,887 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,533 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 110,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,148 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 86,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 53,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,518 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,919 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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SV56 WVL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV56 WVL, 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 SV56 WVL registered?

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

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