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WG06 PUF

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,503 mi
Last recorded143,503 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 PUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 143,503 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 129,914 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 129,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 117,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 104,568 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,130 miles

n/s & o/s/f brake pads nearing limit

Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,351 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,305 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 67,905 miles

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

nsr tyre on inside

osr tyre worn on inside and cut on side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre slight wear on inside

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,724 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,038 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,797 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,088 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 43,088 miles

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

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 PUF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PUF, 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 WG06 PUF registered?

WG06 PUF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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