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WF06 WKN

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

206,838 mi
Last recorded206,838 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 WKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 206,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 206,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 197,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 191,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 186,644 miles

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 14 Nov 2020 183,159 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 178,539 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2018 173,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted.

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2018 173,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted.

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 167,370 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 167,367 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported metal hanger insecure (7.1.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 160,147 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 160,146 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 153,957 miles

chip to screen

Fail 10 Nov 2015 153,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip to screen

Pass 12 Nov 2014 141,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 132,075 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 132,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2012 122,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 122,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 122,272 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,062 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 120,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 115,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WKN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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