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WU56 RWV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

174,394 mi
Last recorded174,394 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 RWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 174,394 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 170,333 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 164,432 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 164,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 151,798 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear section corroding

o/s wiper blade smearing

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

o/s/r trailing arm front bush splitting

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 5 Nov 2019 136,306 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,700 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 118,699 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,494 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,026 miles

O/s/f tyre bald on the inside edge. Close to exposing cords

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,709 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 66,329 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,819 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,522 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 45,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,647 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 RWV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

WU56 RWV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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