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WF56 TWU

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

278,210 mi
Last recorded278,210 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 TWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 278,210 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 267,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 257,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 248,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 239,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 232,797 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 215,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 201,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 186,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 171,910 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 159,632 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 159,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1 of 2 o/s/r position lights out

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat sheild slightly loose+back box outer skin corroded

o/s/f cv gaitor slightly damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 141,636 miles

parking brake only just requirements

Fail 31 Oct 2013 141,636 miles

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

parking brake only just requirements

Pass 17 Oct 2012 125,590 miles

n/s front tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 17 Oct 2012 125,590 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 110,626 miles

both front suspension arm bushes are worn

traction control light on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,267 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,806 miles

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

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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WF56 TWU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF56 TWU, 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 WF56 TWU registered?

WF56 TWU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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The MOT history for WF56 TWU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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