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WD55 UVV

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,139 mi
Last recorded161,139 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 UVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 161,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroding

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

Nearside front washerjet partially blocked

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 146,307 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 146,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 128,399 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,019 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 105,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,256 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 72,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,023 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 35,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 UVV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD55 UVV registered?

WD55 UVV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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