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WV56 UTG

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

216,718 mi
Last recorded216,718 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 UTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 216,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 205,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 196,891 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 188,564 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 178,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 171,517 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 171,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 161,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 149,979 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 141,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 124,800 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 124,481 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 109,916 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 109,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,392 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,896 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,954 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 71,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,620 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,037 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 37,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,005 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 26,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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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WV56 UTG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WV56 UTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV56 UTG registered?

WV56 UTG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is WV56 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 UTG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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