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WU56 AUC

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,270 mi
Last recorded134,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 AUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 134,270 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,712 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 123,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower (less than 10mm)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper (chip in windscreen)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre (worn on inner edge)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 119,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both offside and nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper (chip in windscreen)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre (worn on inner edge)

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

Offside Front Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test (mobile phone holder/air freshener)

Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper (small chip in screen less than 10mm)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (mobile phone holder)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (no play detected) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 104,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2020 104,737 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2019 98,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear brake discs worn and pitted,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm mounting bush border line pass,advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cut to outer wall just below limit

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,985 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 60,985 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,032 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,611 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,606 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 46,606 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2011 30,274 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,278 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,007 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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WU56 AUC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WU56 AUC, 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 WU56 AUC registered?

WU56 AUC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is WU56 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 AUC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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