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WJ56 ZYH

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,809 mi
Last recorded152,809 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ZYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 152,809 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 141,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 130,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 112,121 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded and weakened

Pass 8 May 2017 107,521 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,241 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 102,241 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,144 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,864 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,354 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,630 miles

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

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

pas rack slight seepage

Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket brocken

pas rack slight seepage

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf wish bone bush slightly debonded

rear tyres slight wear on inside edge

Fail 6 Sep 2011 46,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osf wish bone bush slightly debonded

rear tyres slight wear on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZYH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZYH, 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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WJ56 ZYH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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