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WF06 SSO

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,996 mi
Last recorded121,996 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 SSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 121,996 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 120,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,586 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 117,584 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 109,139 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met - O/S reading lower

Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,026 miles

osr parking brake low reading

Fail 21 Apr 2022 102,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake disc shield missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

osr parking brake low reading

Pass 12 Apr 2021 94,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,709 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 89,702 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 86,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,640 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,639 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,805 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 49,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2012 43,514 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,514 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,506 miles

sllioght knocking from steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,364 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 30,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,462 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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WF06 SSO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WF06 SSO, 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 WF06 SSO registered?

WF06 SSO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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