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WU56 RWZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,465 mi
Last recorded91,465 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 RWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 91,465 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 91,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,400 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2019 89,033 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2018 85,820 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Fail 24 May 2018 85,820 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 81,964 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 80,343 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2014 73,759 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 66,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 57,175 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,536 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)

sill covers

Pass 28 May 2010 46,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers

Pass 6 May 2009 42,227 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 RWZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

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

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