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WF06 WKH

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,292 mi
Last recorded137,292 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 WKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 137,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion at NSR outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 10 Mar 2026 137,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion at NSR outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 17 Mar 2025 131,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside washer poor but sufficient fluid from o/s

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

parking brake performance only just meets requirement 18%

Pass 4 Mar 2024 123,721 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 117,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,002 miles

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

slight corrosion centre exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,275 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,770 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,365 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 102,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 99,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,064 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,266 miles

Advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,266 miles

Advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,897 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,825 miles

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

off side and near side front tyres worne on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2014 69,825 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

off side and near side front tyres worne on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2012 53,325 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,659 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 35,353 miles

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

rear number plate

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,557 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 WKH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WKH, 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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WF06 WKH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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