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WF56 WVC

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,405 mi
Last recorded172,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 WVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 172,405 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 172,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 154,366 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 141,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,422 miles

Exhaust corroded / deteriorated

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 134,422 miles

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

Exhaust corroded / deteriorated

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 128,367 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 119,171 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 119,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 103,696 miles

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 1 Sep 2011 87,395 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,217 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 70,217 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,570 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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WF56 WVC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WF56 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

WF56 WVC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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