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WM55 GVE

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,505 mi
Last recorded208,505 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM55 GVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 208,505 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 208,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 310,563 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant bottle ()

Engine coated in fuel like fluid, but not leaking at time of test

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2025 310,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant bottle ()

Engine coated in fuel like fluid, but not leaking at time of test

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2024 284,130 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Engine bay coated in fuel, but not leaking at time of test

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 256,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 256,891 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 229,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 229,125 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 229,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 197,564 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 170,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17 Replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 170,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17 Replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 158,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

n/s rear tyre heavily perished

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 18 Sep 2017 158,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

n/s rear tyre heavily perished

rear brake discs lipped

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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WM55 GVE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WM55 GVE, 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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WM55 GVE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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