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WD55 UVP

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,097 mi
Last recorded189,097 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 UVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 189,097 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 189,097 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 186,319 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 186,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 183,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 168,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 148,851 miles

Rear silencer outer casing

Fail 12 Sep 2018 148,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing

Pass 17 Aug 2017 128,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Surface corrosion on exhaust silencer box

Fail 17 Aug 2017 128,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Surface corrosion on exhaust silencer box

Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,381 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 109,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,231 miles

intemittant lock fault o/s/r door

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,906 miles

'Service' reminder message shows

4X tyres inner edges worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust tail-pipe hanger corroded

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

Offside wiper deteriorating

Slight undulations in nearside rear tyre inner side-wall

W/screen chipped

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,539 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,682 miles

Offside wiper blade locking device missing

Rear silencer skin and tail pipe hanger corroding

Wear 'lips' to front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,174 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 47,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,143 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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WD55 UVP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WD55 UVP, 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 WD55 UVP registered?

WD55 UVP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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