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WK56 GWE

2006 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,272 mi
Last recorded93,272 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 GWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 93,272 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 91,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,347 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 90,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 85,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,931 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 76,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

possible incorrect fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 75,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

possible incorrect fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,998 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting low and wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 10 May 2018 55,283 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 55,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 47,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 40,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 40,031 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 32,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,796 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting rusty

Pass 9 May 2013 19,833 miles

L/H/F TYRE VERY SLIGHT PERISHING

Pass 14 May 2012 15,133 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 15,133 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,663 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 11,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,558 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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WK56 GWE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WK56 GWE, 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 WK56 GWE registered?

WK56 GWE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2006.

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