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WJ56 TPV

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,525 mi
Last recorded204,525 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 TPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 204,525 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 194,496 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 180,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 166,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 155,612 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 155,608 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2013 146,553 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 140,252 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 140,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 115,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp aim is within limits but is on high limit

offside headlamp aim is within limits but is on low limit

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,105 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,715 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & badly lipped

Both rear bake discs corroded and worn

Slight play to nearside front lower wishbone rear bush

Slight play to steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2009 60,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front brake discs corroded & badly lipped

Both rear bake discs corroded and worn

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play to steering rack

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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WJ56 TPV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJ56 TPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ56 TPV registered?

WJ56 TPV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is WJ56 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 TPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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