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VX55 WFT

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,937 mi
Last recorded156,937 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 156,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 151,327 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 151,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 144,262 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 144,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 135,794 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,637 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 115,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 107,699 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 99,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,172 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,760 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,179 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,442 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,506 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,106 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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VX55 WFT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX55 WFT, 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 VX55 WFT registered?

VX55 WFT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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