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WJ56 TSO

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

226,574 mi
Last recorded226,574 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 TSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 226,574 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 222,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 220,311 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 215,167 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 204,908 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 197,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 192,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 186,556 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 180,376 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 168,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 16 Jun 2016 168,099 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 23 Jun 2015 154,070 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 136,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust baffle corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 136,784 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front side marker not working

Rear exhaust baffle corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 97,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 77,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,745 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,213 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm ACROSS THE TREAD

Fail 6 Jan 2010 66,213 miles

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

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

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

REAR TYRES JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm ACROSS THE TREAD

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 TSO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TSO, 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 WJ56 TSO registered?

WJ56 TSO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is WJ56 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 TSO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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