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WP55 GSU

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,371 mi
Last recorded113,371 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 GSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 113,371 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 102,792 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,855 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 98,833 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 97,873 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 97,851 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 97,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer grease seeping from small end of c/v gaiter

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,280 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

protective grease on all brake pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2020 95,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 92,192 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,083 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 88,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,784 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,784 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,296 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 76,296 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,840 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,495 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,487 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 39,008 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,953 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,487 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)

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 GSU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WP55 GSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP55 GSU registered?

WP55 GSU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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