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WP55 GSO

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

204,144 mi
Last recorded204,144 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 GSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 204,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2025 197,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 197,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 195,403 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 193,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 187,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 168,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 167,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 163,132 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))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 154,357 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 146,263 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges just in limit

Fail 6 May 2016 146,263 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges just in limit

Pass 27 Apr 2015 139,389 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,965 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 121,706 miles

front brake discs scored

near side rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 2 May 2012 110,042 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 3 May 2011 100,200 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 100,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,444 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,454 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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WP55 GSO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WP55 GSO, 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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WP55 GSO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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