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WU56 RXD

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,306 mi
Last recorded169,306 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 RXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 169,306 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Underside Plastic Trim Detached

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 169,304 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Corroded

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Underside Plastic Trim Detached

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 151,187 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one of two bulbs out (1.1.A.3b)

all exhaust sytem deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Mar 2018 151,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one of two bulbs out (1.1.A.3b)

all exhaust sytem deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 129,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 117,366 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 117,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 107,853 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 98,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,040 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 91,388 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,463 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,678 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 RXD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WU56 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

WU56 RXD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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