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WF56 UTX

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,379 mi
Last recorded156,379 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 UTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 156,379 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 156,377 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 144,542 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust skin corroded

o/s & n/s inner cv boots perished

Fail 26 Apr 2023 144,541 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust skin corroded

o/s & n/s inner cv boots perished

Pass 26 Apr 2022 126,423 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 126,423 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 105,018 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,263 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 91,693 miles

Engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of engine bay.

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

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 4 May 2018 79,719 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of the engine bay.

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside.

Fail 4 May 2018 79,719 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of the engine bay.

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

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

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside.

Pass 10 May 2017 64,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,952 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,198 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,499 miles

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,662 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,883 miles

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

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 UTX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTX, 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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WF56 UTX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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