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WR06 XGF

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,741 mi
Last recorded181,741 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 XGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 181,741 miles

Emissions not tested smoke oil below min (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 172,965 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 172,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 166,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped, very close to showing ply/cord (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 166,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped, very close to showing ply/cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 158,035 miles

EML on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 143,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 131,366 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 129,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2013 127,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 120,759 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 9 May 2012 120,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2011 97,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2010 65,846 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,960 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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WR06 XGF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR06 XGF, 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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WR06 XGF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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