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WG06 XYO

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,111 mi
Last recorded160,111 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 XYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 160,111 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 160,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 141,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 141,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,312 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 90,227 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 80,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,744 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 71,741 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure mirror (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,097 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 62,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,041 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,034 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,449 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,511 miles

inner edges of front tyres worn and nearing legal limit.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,573 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,390 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 XYO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG06 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

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

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