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WG06 BHE

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,033 mi
Last recorded162,033 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 BHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 162,033 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 162,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 158,038 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 158,038 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 153,326 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 149,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to sub-frames and underside body

Pass 6 Jan 2022 145,117 miles

slight corrosion to front subframe and underside body

Pass 16 Dec 2020 137,293 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,557 miles

Rear exhaust box slight leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,407 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

Rear tyres worn and splitting inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,720 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 116,597 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,342 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,879 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking and distorted

Pass 21 May 2013 68,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,829 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,135 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 43,135 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,143 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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WG06 BHE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WG06 BHE, 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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WG06 BHE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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